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Fresh Snow!

The first snow. That's what we're enjoying today. And enjoying is really what it is. There's something quite special about that first snowfall, isn't there? The kids couldn't wait to go outside for recess all bundled up in their winter weather gear. By the time they came inside, there was barely any spot of snow in the backyard that didn't have a footprint in it. They were enjoying every snowflake that fell on their noses and melted on their snow pants.

Fresh snow is just one of the many special gifts from heaven. Each flake is unique. It's as if God is having art class and sending His creations down for us to enjoy.

Fresh snow does everything from put you in the Christmas spirit to remind you of the joy of a clean slate. We get one of those every day, you know. But I think it's all too easy to forget it.

Lamentations 3:22-23 ~ "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

His mercies are new every morning. A clean slate He offers us...every single day. Isn't that refreshing?!

Today as I enjoy this first snowfall, I am treasuring God's mercies. Lavishing in His grace. Loving this new day. Clean slate. It's not that yesterday had anything wrong with it, mind you. There's just something really refreshing about a clean slate.

May we each take this opportunity to let go of all of yesterday's disappointments, failures, and regrets. Grab ahold of this fresh start today. Enjoy the beauty of God's creation. Oh, and go ahead and play in the snow today. Show God how much you appreciate this day.

Blessings friends...

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  1. Cindy BultemaDecember 1, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Amen, Amen! :) Thank you for the beautiful reminder! I had outside recess today at my kids' school, and it was so fun to watch them DELIGHT in the fresh white snow! I accept your challend to show God how much I appreciate this day!
    Cindy :)

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