ORIGINAL POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER©

Skies of grey, tempered by peeks at the sun,

Intermittently drifting in and out,

We know it’s coming,

We’ve been prepared,

Winter, like aging is the final season,

We know it’s coming,

We’re probably prepared,

We’ve confessed and repented,

Death is just a breath away,

Still, if we are grounded,

If we have faith,

If we live with God as our partner,

Death no longer holds its icy grip,

The cost,

Christ’s blood,

Perfect sacrifice,

Atonement,

Surrender to His love.

Giving up or giving in seem to hold a negative meaning to us. Surrendering is not easy, but it can be the only thing you can do when it comes to your relationship with God. We can be sure that He is almighty, all knowing and always available. You will never find a human being who can live up to that description. He is going to win every time. Instead of resisting Him, our attitude should be willing to depend and rely on Him when we’re faced with problems, tough decisions, choices, anything that requires a greater mind than ours. He always keeps His promises. When you feel that time has run out and there is no hope for you, let God in on your situation. He doesn’t need to be reminded, because He already knows what it is. Still, He desires hearing from you. He wants you to lay your cares on His shoulders. He loves you more than you do. Because of that, we can be confident of a good outcome.

Start today, by surrendering to Him.