January 25 – Fire and Ice

Warm sunlight and ice-covered rocks blend, repeating a January scene across the Lake Superior shore. With the Duluth Lighthouse in the background, the sea smoke rising, and the colorful sunrise, it makes it worth a little sting of frostbite on the fingers.

In deep winter, water appears in three states at once—ice along the shore, liquid lake water, and vapor rising as steam fog. As sunlight moves through this cold, moisture-filled air, it scatters and softens, blending ice, water, and light into a brief and beautiful winter display.

January bursts with spectacular scenes that few people ever witness. Each day, God crafts these breathtaking moments for His pleasure, and occasionally, we get to enjoy them too.

So teach us to number our days so that we may present a heart of wisdom to You. Psalm 90:12

Small changes in time go unnoticed in our busy lives, yet time passes in minutes, days, months, and years, sometimes without notice. So, take a minute today to reflect on our blessings and thank God for each minute.