Winter Beauty

A soft layer of snow fell gently upon the old shed, that was tucked away, in the corner of the backyard. The structure was often forgotten or ignored. Some paint was starting to peel off and part of the wood was beginning to rot. Year after year, attention was given to the rest of the yard where flowers grew, children played, and adults picked herbs.

But when the snow came, attention was drawn to the shed. Donned in its winter beauty of freshly fallen snow, the shed graced the landscape in a picturesque way. It was the first thing people's eyes turned to, when they stepped into the backyard. It became noticeable and gave people a reason to smile.

Sometimes we feel discarded, ignored or forgotten, like the old shed. But when we allow God's grace to cover us with His love, beauty starts to rise up from within. We begin to reflect His glory and His beauty. And people who are looking for God's light, take notice. They are drawn to us. They want what we have. They want Jesus Christ in their lives, too, so they can also shine in the winter moments of their lives.

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