On Monday’s post I shared about the plans we expect vs. what we’re given. It has been a week of asking God to help me see what He gives as a blessing, rather than a disappointment. When I complain about my disappointments, I usually miss what God may be trying to teach me.

So I started asking.

As we were driving out of the cloud to lower elevation I noticed how the clouds softened the hard scapes around me. Rough tree trunks looked soft like suede. Crinkled leaves looked like wispy feathers dancing in the breeze. The ground below looked like cushioned carpet. All the colors were muted with gray undertones. It was beautiful.

For the first time, instead of looking at the fog I looked through it to see what was before me. Nothing had changed except how I was seeing it.

Fog happens in marriage.

This made me think of times when my view of a conflict was muted. I didn’t see clearly what was in front of me because I was focused on the fog.

Fog softens hard things, but it can also hide what is real in front of you. Ask God to help you see the hard places through the softer lens fog provides, but don’t focus on the fog or it may ruin not only your view but your day.

When God appeared to Moses on Mt. Sinai He came in a thick cloud. His presence was veiled, but His power was clear. This account helps me thank God for His presence no matter the weather. He is with me and if I choose to thank Him for it instead of complaining I may like Moses, see God. He is enough!

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Welcome to our new followers. We count it a privilege to have you join us in making our marriage vineyards fruitful for a lifetime.

Blessings to you,

Tom and Debi ❤️❤️