As I write this there isn't any snow on the ground, even though it is almost the end of January. It's not even going to get below freezing today. As a matter of fact, it might even rain. However, there are no leaves on the trees, the grass isn't growing, sun hasn't been shining much and it's still fairly cold. It sure doesn't feel like winter, weather-wise, but the calendar says it is.
Sometimes around this time of year, though I start to feel like mentally I'm in 'winter.' Do you? While the earth starts to get cold in November, and the days grow shorter and darkness sets in in December, I'm usually gearing up for Christmas and that keeps me alert, and excited and looking ahead. Once the holidays are over, though I start to settle in and start 'hibernating' a bit. I tend to sleep more, don't feel like going out as much and I probably eat more, too.
This is when I need to motivate myself more to do things. Have you been feeling this way too? Do you need an extra push this time of year? Let's help each other stay active, stay alert and stay reaching for Christ! How can I help you?
Let's make it an early spring, shall we?
