A man’s own folly ruins his life,
yet his heart rages against the LORD.

Proverbs 19:3

So many times I want to blame circumstances, other people, and ultimately God for the messes that I find myself in.  And yet, I’m 100% responsible.  His goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life; at the same time, I need and want to follow him as closely as I can.

Lord, what do you have to say?
That you are loved.
What else?
That I got you, and it’s going to be OK.

We had that conversation as we were looking at the snow this morning in Knoxville.  Nate Wilson has some cool thoughts about snow in Notes From the Tilt a Whirl .  (Check his book out for more, maybe the start of chapter 2?) Every snow flake is unique.  But God’s just a show off.  I can make billions of these, and every one’s different.

I’m watching a flake hit my windshield, melt, then disappear in an instant.  “If,” he says to me, “I have this much creativity, care and interest in something that disappears in a moment, what do you think I think about your current issues, when I’ve designed you for eternal companionship with me?  Do you think your stuff is pretty simple for me?  I’m holding it all together.  Rest in me.  I got you.”

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly. (Matt. 11:28-30 MSG)