Snow Day

Snow in Texas is a rare and beautiful event, more often a fleeting dusting of ice than a true blanket of white. Yet, every now and then, we are gifted with something extraordinary.

I still remember a snowy night ten years ago. It was 2 a.m., and I was heating a bottle for my youngest, Righteous. As I stood at the kitchen window, I watched the snow falling softly, covering the branches, cars, and streets with breathtaking white artistry. It was as if the world had been stilled under a divine blanket of peace.

That morning, during my quiet time, I reflected on how the snow had slowed life’s usual pace, and I was reminded of Psalm 46:10:

“Be still, and know that I am God!
I am exalted among the nations,
I am exalted in the earth.”

Snow days have a way of forcing us to pause, don’t they? They interrupt our busyness and invite us to simply stop and consider, just as God urged Job:

“Stop and consider the wondrous works of God.” (Job 37:14)

Now, ten years later, I find myself hopeful for snow again—not just for its beauty but for the slower rhythm it might bring. Even if snow doesn’t come, I pray we can embrace moments of stillness and reflection. This Sunday, as we begin our new sermon series, Season of Rest, we will explore how God calls us to step out of our constant motion and into rhythms of peace, restoration, and trust in the Creator.

Whether snow falls or not, I encourage you to carve out some time this week to “be still” and marvel at God’s wondrous works. Take a walk, sit silently, or read Job 37 and ask what God is inviting you to pause and notice.

I look forward to seeing you in worship as we begin this season of rest together.
 

With Gratitude and Anticipation,

Rodney Whitfield
Senior Pastor
Aldersgate UMC