SNOW.

I love snow. Love it. It reminds me of God's purity. It reminds me of His cleansing. It reminds me of His beauty.

I turned 30 on Saturday and the day prior I was able to bask (and frolic) in His goodness that came in the form of snow. I am convinced it was his birthday present to me. I am convinced it was his reminder of the cleansing he gave me so many years ago. I am convinced that he sends blessings like this to show us His love for us.

He's good, that God. I heart him with all of who I am. Can't wait to frolic in the true pure snow in Heaven.

Taste and see. For He is good!

Jesus is Saying....

As I mentioned in a previous post, John Piper's talk at Passion rocked my world. Jesus has been so gracious to me and helped me understand this, but hearing Piper put it in perfect perspective made every bit of my mind, heart and soul grin (well, beam...let's be real.) See below my favorite excerpt. If you want to read the whole thing (get ready, he's DEEP), go here.

JESUS IS SAYING

He is saying: If you find your ultimate joy in your most cherished earthly treasure, you will be disappointed in the end, and I will be dishonored. Because I am offering myself to you as the all-satisfying beauty and greatness and wisdom and strength and love of the universe. I am what you were made for. And I am telling you that, if you see this—if you see me as your supreme Treasure—then you don’t have to choose between your satisfaction and my glorification, because in the very act of your being most satisfied in me, I will be most glorified in you.

Jesus continues, “When I pray for you, that in the end you will see my glory, it is simply because, as God, I am infinitely glorious, and I want you to see infinite glory and enjoy it. I want you to be with me and be satisfied in me. I am not an egomaniac. I am your all-satisfying friend.”