Sometimes winter isn't kind to the souls

who desire peace in the cold months.

The cold air often brings out the hardness

of our hearts.

Faith cannot rise where snowflakes

fall. But there is something about this season

that brings cheer. God turns into our Emmanuel.

Our God with us, is now entering our hearts

and exploring the frigid parts.

Not only does God reside in the stars

on top of the trees in our houses,

He lives in our hearts while transforming

the solid parts. God is our Emmanuel.

The One who can make, mend, heal

and forgive what is often hard

for us to face amid pain

and tragedy.

Today, choose to allow God

to be your Emmanuel.

Let Him soften your cold

heart and invite the Holy

Spirit in to mend brokenness

and heal your pains.

Lean into the snowflakes

of God's faithfulness,

and never forget that winter

does not last forever.