A COLD WINTER

It is a cold start to winter

but the children relish it

so much that they play in

the snow and the

seven-degree temperature.

The wind is not blowing

which makes it less harsh.

I think of times when we

are offended and instead

of being like little children

and accepting it, we can

easily get bitter and become like

the wind making things worse.

We place ourselves above it

all as though we are perfect

and do not allow the same

for others. We are bold waiting

at the door for others to make

mistakes instead of waiting

for the Father to come knocking

and telling us that everything will

be alright and that we should

be observing the goodness in

others rather than looking

for evil. We have one life.

Shouldn’t we be looking for

joy for ourselves and others.

Let us keep them warm by

letting them know that we

care for their success now

when it is cold and always. Amen

Stanski

February 24, 2023,, ^