Foggy...

Most weekday mornings my husband and I share a cup of coffee while watching twenty minutes or so of the 5:30 a.m. news. Our news channel of choice is the local Fox station, Fox17.  We enjoy the low key camaraderie of morning crew, Deanna Falzone, Mike Avery and Garry Frank.  For the most part, twenty minutes gives us all the news, weather and traffic we need to start our day.

Lately, we've chuckled about Garry, the weather guy, and his apparent fascination with fog. During his weather recap, more often than not, he somehow manages to insert fog into his forecast. And more often than not, we never encounter fog. But on Monday, his forecast was accurate. Fog was heavy during my morning commute. While visibility was reduced, the sun worked hard to shine through the thick shroud.  On clear, sunny mornings, even shortly after sunrise, the sun is so bright, one cannot look directly at its brightness. On Monday morning, the fog allowed me to look full into the sun and see its splendor.

In my daily walk with God, I can relate to the sunny versus foggy weather conditions. Often on those days when things are going well and life's outlook is sunny, I don't even attempt to look for the Son. I'm oblivious to the warmth and beauty that gazes down and engulfs me. Yet on those days when life is gloomy and my direction seems foggy, I search for the Son and find his full glory. Always there. Always waiting.

Today I'm reminded to celebrate the sunny days with thanksgiving and joy. I'm reminded to set my eyes on things above, and find God there. And on those foggy days, when I cry out to the Lord, he is there. Always there. Always waiting.

Isaiah 43:2-4 (The Message):

“Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end— Because I am God, your personal God, The Holy of Israel, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you: all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in! That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you.