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             He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10)

          The second thought in the article I’m reading about wintering well is that we need to rest, and trust God that even if we’re not working, He is. We need to pull this out of the fog known as “the general” and make it specific to us today.

          One of the things about resting in winter is the idea of using what we have done already. I’m not talking about wasting things. This is about permitting ourselves to enjoy the fruits of the labors from the earlier part of the year. I think this is one of the neat things about Thanksgiving and Sukkot (the Jewish harvest celebration.) The whole idea is to enjoy and give thanks for what we’ve worked hard for, and God has provided.

          I think I can’t eat or use something because I might need it later. I must have failed at gardening because I didn’t have enough for the whole winter. Have I used anything up yet? Not that I recall, but I’m not enjoying what God has provided while I’m buying stuff I have because I’m afraid I’ll run out.

          Once again, this isn’t a sob story, and it’s not about food. It’s about trust and recognizing its lack because distrust can sneak up on us.

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