Author Darlene J. Conard

As I lay wide awake at 4:30 in the morning, the world outside cloaked in a profound stillness, my heart brimmed with overwhelming gratitude. “Thank You, Lord, for never leaving me and keeping my sanity intact.” Warm, heavy tears slipped silently down my cheeks, carving delicate paths along the bridge of my nose, each drop a testament to the weight of my emotions and the relief of peace at that early hour.

While many people dread the arrival of snow, I find a unique thrill that’s hard to describe. There was a time when winter’s white blanket filled me with dread, plunging me into a deep depression as I grappled with feelings of emptiness and a lack of purpose in my life because I was isolated from others when I was a child up to my teen years. The first time I heard the song, nothing but the Blood of Jesus, the words washed over me like healing waters. “What can make me white as snow? Nothing but the blood of Jesus, oh precious is the flow that makes me white as snow, nothing but the blood of Jesus.” When a person finds themselves ensnared in the depths of darkness, enveloped by despair and confusion, the moment they encounter the radiant light of Jesus, a profound transformation occurs. This change is so profound and personal that it transcends explanation; only those who have undergone a similar experience can genuinely grasp its significance. A blinding veil is lifted from our spiritual eyes, revealing hope and clarity, igniting a spark of newfound purpose.

 As I gaze out the window, I am captivated by the delicate snowflakes gracefully tumbling from the gray sky, each a unique masterpiece. Their gentle descent fills me with a sense of wonder and warmth, igniting a profound feeling of gratitude within me—for I know that Jesus, in all His love and mercy, comes to us precisely as we are.

Have you ever considered the fascinating properties of sheep blood? Its unique qualities enable it to counteract the venom of some of the world’s most dangerous snakes. Much like this remarkable blood, the blood of Jesus has the profound ability to overcome darkness and heal the wounds of tragedy, offering hope and light in the direst circumstances.

My prayer is that you will experience the same excitement as I have.

“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:” 1 Peter 1:18-19 KJV

Feel free to forward it to anyone you wish.  My mission is to encourage everyone to follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. ©Darlene J. Conard Vision Ministries 2024.   This may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. The photograph is AI-generated. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries.

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