Ice

Year 8-Day 178: Today, I am grateful for ice. 

The modern wonder of ice.  Once again... I am wondering if ice has ever made the list in 7.5 years of daily gratitude? 

Ice can keep food cold in a cooler for camping. Ice is wonderful in a summer beverage. Ice can help remove gum from hair (Don't ask how I know this.) It can even be carved into art. 

Ice cools hard boiled eggs making them easy to peel. The uses are endless. An ice cube can serve as a dog treat in  a pinch. 

As the weather heats up, I am reminded of the many ways ice proves to be a good thing in our daily lives. Ice is often a key ingredient in the smoothies we enjoy so much when the weather heats up. There are all kinds of frozen drinks from the a DQ Mr. Misty to a grown up version known as a frozen margarita. Ice is a key ingredient. 

It is hard to imagine a summer day when ice is not available at our fingertips or the push of a button. In fact, Freezer Pops are synonymous with summer for kids of all ages. They are little more than ice with some color and flavoring, but they are always a hit. 

There is a scripture from Job that I love:

"By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen fast. He loads the thick cloud with moisture; the clouds scatter his lightning.-Job 37:10-11

Such is power. Undisputed majesty in a breath. He is awesome. Ice is a reflection of His creativity and imagination. 

Today, I am grateful for ice.