Man, it’s cold outside, and there is nothing better in the evening than to curl up with a blanket and a good book. Going outdoors at this time of year after dinner is usually not on the top of my list. But we have been fostering two adorable puppies for the last few months, and they need to go out on a regular basis. So before bedtime every evening at 10:30, out come the leashes and the warm jackets, preferably with hoods. Out we go!
Even though the wind blows and the temperatures have at times been frigid, these walks have turned from a real chore to a very special time. Not much is moving outside that late. No cars, no people, no barking dogs at other houses. It’s a beautiful time to be still, look at the trees and sky, and really enjoy the peace of it all. No other time of day is quite like this.
I always wondered how to visualize the Holy Spirit, and I realize now that it is just like my jacket. My jacket warms, protects, and comforts me on those cold nights outdoors. Now my jacket is a constant reminder of the All Mighty, every time I put it on, night or day.
So, even if you don’t have late night dog duty, go put a jacket on – preferably one with a hood – and go outside tonight to feel God’s Peace. Go!
Barbara Andreassen
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What a beautiful description of the enveloping love of the Spirit! Thank you Barbara!
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