The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.
Grief can feel like you’re slammed into the depths of cold, unfeeling days. The numbness can make it hard to see anything but the loss. But consider those days in a way that notices the beauty of God’s creation.
Seeing God’s Artistry in the Cold
Ice crystals chime in the trees, joined by hollow notes as frosty twigs twist in the breeze. Walk through this ice palace of crystal and sweet music.
For a moment, the cold temperatures fade as you heed the charm of sound and sight.
In this world, crisp weather produces discomfort yet reveals beauty. Choose where you look and what you notice.
Seek His beauty in hidden places. Relish it as His gift to you. As you draw near to His artistry, your soul will be replenished.
Embracing the Grace of Today
Hear the notes chime as the tang of icy weather strokes your skin. Soon spring blossoms will poke through the ice and snow, but now, in this white and frozen time, rejoice in His life and His beauty.
Embrace the grace of this day.
A Prayer for the Cold Days of Grief
Father, please show me the warmth of your love. Surround me with your strength and your beauty. Show me your grace in these difficult days. Amen.
For other grief resources, see the Grief Resource page on my website. Also, I have written a book, Cutting Through Despair: Dare to Hope, which explores stories of people overcoming hardships as they trust God.
Kathy Brasby lost her husband of 32 years in 2022 and is still learning the path of healing as she trusts God to comfort her.