Look around …

“Good morning, how do you do? I hope you are well today. The sun is shining, the sky is blue. The apples are ripe and are ready for you. Good morning, how do you do?”

Yesterday was our (Miramichi) coldest day of this season. As I sat by a warm fireplace looking out into my backyard, those lyrics came to my mind. I was taught those words while in kindergarten and was surprised at how and why I remembered. I heard these words many years ago when a nap, milk and cookies made my day. We have all experienced hearing a melody and immediately taken to a time when this song had some meaning. At that time in my life, I had no worries, no fears and certainly no real idea as to how harsh the world could be. But today, as I look out into the cold world (both figuratively and literally) I feel at ease because I know God is in control.  

Looking at my own post-card-perfect view, I am reminded of the verse, For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” Romans 1:20.

Take some time today to slow down, look around and count your blessings.