There’s something about looking at the snow as it falls that just lulls my heart into a song of praise to our God.

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You know that TikTok trend where people state who they are and then list some common traits related to them? Well, here’s one of mine:

I’m from Maryland, of course I love when it snows and school is canceled.
I’m from Maryland; of course I’ve shoveled more snow this week than a Floridian has in their whole life.
I’m from Maryland; of course all those years of shoveling snow jacked up my back.

Ok, I think you get the point. LOL!

It snowed this week in Maryland and on Tuesday I called myself trying to help myself and others by shoveling the snow. However, in reality all I did was aggravate my back and cause some sleepless nights to find me. As such, when it snowed again on Friday, my Love vetoed my idea to shovel again and offered to remove the snow for me.

[Pause] I just have to state here how much I absolutely love that man!

Although he promised that he would come over, by 2pm I was growing a bit impatient and anxious as I heard the snow plows clearing the road outside. I worried that if we waited too long, the snow would be too heavy to move and then both he and I would be in pain. I also worried that some random person might slip and fall on the curb and somehow it would be my fault for not shoveling. It’s funny because as I write this, I remember that my Daily Dose of Chelle for Friday talked about choosing worship over worry…yet I was worried. Come on now, Chelle! When I called my Love he stated that he would come over when his work day ended and assured me that all would be well. As a bonus, he also stated that we could have a little snowball fight. Hearing the confidence of his voice, I laid back down in my bed and watched random tv to pass the time.

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Friday’s events reminded me of my relationship with God. In His Word and in His conversations with me, God promises so many things (including peace, if I would lay everything at His altar), yet I grow impatient and doubtful when I see others moving. Beloved, hear me and hear me clearly, the movement of those around us while our lives remain still does NOT negate God’s promise in our life. Just because God has called someone else to move in a certain way at a certain time, does not mean that He has forgotten about you. You are so important and beloved to God; He will never break a promise that He has made to you. Not. Ever.

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As promised, my Love arrived at my house after work and even stopped at the store to grab some items for me before he came over. We had our snowball fight (click HERE to view) and I went to sleep that night knowing the truest depths of both his love for me and our God’s love for His children.

Sweet friend, while you wait for God to fulfill His promises in your life, have faith and remain gracefully patient; He will do just what He said.

Be blessed.