Life at -70F below.

It’s been -70°F wind chill for nine days now, and the only thing that separates me from its deadly force is a layer of canvas covered in snow.

My tent is only 7ft x 9 ft, and 4ft tall, and heated by a small wood-burning stove. And of course, I don’t have any of the conveniences of modern living.

I’ve heard it said that the tragedy in life is not suffering, but what we have missed out on.

I’ve worked for many years as a diesel mechanic for a construction company. And when a piece of equipment broke, we fixed it.

But what if we can’t fix the situation we are in?

Our society is so driven to “make things better” that we don’t see what we are missing when things aren’t “better”.

Have you ever noticed that when a person has exhausted all medical resources in a fight for life, for example, on a terminal illness or cancer, and then finally realizes that the chances of survival are gone, that they look heavenward and pray to be placed in God’s love and mercy?

Suddenly, they are at peace and pass on so peacefully that it defies human reasoning.

What are we missing? When our “creature comforts” are stripped away, we suddenly can see clearly that we are not in control. And the sooner we come to that conclusion, the sooner we can surrender ourselves to the peace and tranquility that God provides for those who meet Him with a surrendering heart and will.