Upheaval

A few days ago, this small stone was flush with the surface of the ground.  Then things cooled off; frost action in the soil caused the ground to expand while the rock remained very close to its original position, giving it the appearance of having sunk into the ground.  It's a relatively simple phenomenon at first glance, but it's well worth a second glance.
In addition to making for a nice photo, this sunken stone makes me think of the way our lives work.  At times, everything seems to be going smoothly.  Life glides along with only the occasional glitch, and we're perfectly happy with the way things are.  Then things cool off.  The going gets tough; friendships struggle, tensions are high, and you are overloaded with stress.  Often, our first reaction is to recede into our safe little hideaways and avoid the world around us, waiting until conditions improve.  When we do this, however, it's not at all unnoticeable.  Even if it feels like nobody cares when you sink out of sight, there is One who sees all, and who cares more than you will ever know.  You might think you can remain hidden away, but I guarantee you that if you will come to God with your problems, you will be able to face the world with a new strength and peace.  With Him, there is hope for the future- you don't have to wait through the long winter!