Gaining Understanding
“‘ For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. ’” * I spent most of my life in sunny California; so, after we moved to Michigan I expected it to be warm outside whenever the sun was shining. It only took a few times of walking outdoors and getting hit by a frigid blast of air to realize that sunshine didn’t necessarily mean warm weather in our new location. My understanding of seasons was altered too. The longest season of the year was now winter instead of summer! Often it was well into April before heavy jackets, long johns and winter clothes could be stored away. Of course, I’m seeing things from a native Californian’s point of view. It still surprises me to see people wearing shorts and t-shirts outside when it’s cold and blustery. Our understanding of the world around us is often based on past experienc
