Waking up to snow Easter morning is not usually something that I look forward to. This morning when I woke up and saw all that beautiful white snow I was instantly reminded of the cleansing and healing power of my Saviors atoning sacrifice. I could hardly wait to go outside and enjoy the snow, and the beauty that it brought with it. The trees were adorned with frosted boughs and there was just a hint of snow still falling from the sky like glitter. The air was calm and peaceful. There was just enough cold in the air to sustain the brilliant whiteness of the landscape. I grabbed the camera and began to discover Mother Nature's Easter gift.
One of my children pointed out that cold always comes with the snow. As she said that, I couldn't help but think how right she was. Seriously, would any of us ever use the atonement if we didn't suffer even a little bit of cold, the adversity and challenges and struggles that we experience in life? And yet as the snows melt and bring new life to the earth, is this not how it is in our own lives? As we employ the Savior's divine gift of the Atonement in our lives through repentance, and allow our hearts to be changed, our life becomes as though they were new. And that is when the warmth comes. Much like spring and summer follow winter. Oh what a glorious Easter morning. I am so thankful for my Savior, Jesus Christ and His Great love for mankind. What a joy it is to consider upon His name and goodness. What a beautiful morning laden with springs promise.
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