My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10
Well, it was one hot mess. Well, actually, that is not exactly accurate. Last year, right before Christmas, we had this arctic blast come from up north and give us a week or so of bone chilling temperatures. We were all so glad when it moved on. This year it happened again but not before Christmas but several weeks after. Once again, the window up north opened, and the cold air poured south like water in an empty bucket. The temperatures weren’t quite as cold but trust me there isn’t a big difference between three degrees and three degrees below zero. What was different was the cold lingered a few days longer. Slowly, the warm earth succumbed, and it too became cold. Chapter two.
So, when the air did finally move on the ground remained cold…or at least colder than the air and that led to the hot mess…metaphorically speaking. What followed was several days of yucky, icky days. It was still quite cold, upper thirties—low forties, misty and rainy and ok, let’s just say it—miserable. So, with the air warmer than the ground, the inevitable happened. Fog. Now we all know there is fog and then there is FOG. Well, this mess definitely deserved the capital letters. It was the kind of fog that you see in those scary mystery movies—you know, the one filmed in Transylvania or in the backwoods of some remote place where banjos play. Anyway, it really was a mess. Well, after several days, things equalized, and the fog went wherever used fog goes. While it was still misty and still cloudy at least you could see your hand in front of your face.
This was one of those things you could see coming (great play on words) and the reason is simple. When cold ground meets warm moist air with not much wind—you are probably going to get fog—and usually lots of it. And guess what? What is true there is also true in principle. When we get sloppy in faith and allow some sin junk to exist, things are going to get foggy, get a little more difficult…more challenging. It is just inevitable. Remember, when the air and ground are about the same temperature…well, the fog is held at bay. And, when we choose to keep our faith and actions balanced—we usually keep the fog—the mess—at bay too. And when that happens—you guessed it—better circumstances and less regrets and that is always a good thing.
So, we can’t control the weather. That is bigger than even The Weather Channel—that is up to the Master of the Wind and the creator of it all—our Dearest Daddy. But when we control our actions and attitudes, that keeps the “fog monster” at bay. Jesus said, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” That verse isn’t just about keeping rules—it is about showing our love for the One who loves us most AND living and enjoying life here as He intended. Remember He also said, “I have come that you may have life—and have it to the fullest” and that spiritually means fog free living. Need a little help with the weather in your life? Just determine that you are going to leave it to Him. He’s got this. Bro. Dewayne
Grits with Grace 