Today the schools were closed due to a snow storm that we had. As the day progressed, the snow stopped falling and the sun came out. So did the kids. First I saw several of them helping to shovel their driveways. There were many children sledding down the hill at the school not too far from here. I also watched some teenagers pulling each other around on sleds and other things behind vehicles. Dangerous – I know – but they were having a blast. In the afternoon I made my way to the grocery store, as did a lot of people, and the kids were everywhere. I noticed one young girl picking out fresh produce as her dad pushed the cart and gave moral support. As I went around a corner, there was a boy bending down and tying the shoe of another boy. Everyone seemed to be in good spirits. It reminded me of the devotion I read this morning. It was about happiness. The basic message is that we all desire to be happy – really happy – forever. And God wants us to be happy as well. He gave us a life to live to the fullest and we are happiest when we are following His plan for that life. The kids I saw today were enjoying friendship, family, and nature – the things you cannot put a price on. They were not worried about what they would be eating for dinner, or if they would still have a warm house to return to. (While I do understand that there are children who do have these concerns.) The children were enjoying their day, happily, and in complete trust that all would be well. I thought about how much – or little – trust I have in God. Do I trust Him completely with all of my life and have faith that at the end, all will be well?

I Found God today in the happiness and trust of children.