The temp was at zero
      as far as I know.
But the wind, it was blowing,
      felt like twenty below.
I bundled in layers
      to clear off the walk.
And as I was shoveling
      I let God’s Spirit talk.
There were no distractions,
      no one else was there.
It was great God and me time
      and I felt His great care.

There’s times we don’t feel like
      the things we must do.
At least that is me,
      I don’t know about you.
In all of those moments
      I do have a choice.
I can spend the time grumbling
      or hearing God’s voice.
The day goes much better
      if I stop to hear.
God’s calming message
      that He is always near.

I pray that you listen
      to the words of this poem.
That you listen to God
      both at work and at home.
And as you are hearing
      what God wants to say.
All things are different
      when God leads the way.
So whatever you’re doing,
      whether happy or not.
Let God walk right with you
      He’s there on the spot!
©

While it was bitterly cold as I cleared walks this morning, it was a good listening time as I opened my heart and mind to God.  In doing so, He put this poem in my mind so I could share it when I came in.  . . . Now to find that hot tub.   I pray that you continually grow in listening to God in any and all circumstances.

In prayer,
Tom