Summary: Every winter sport has longstanding traditions, guidelines, and rules. When it comes to ice fishing in Idaho, make sure you have a current fishing license, cut a hole no more than ten inches in diameter, use no more than five fishing poles, and add no more than five hooks per line. We have to abide by the established traditions and rules. When it comes to cross-country skiing in Minnesota, make sure you buy a ski pass. That way, you can ski on groomed trails in state parks or state forests, and on state or specially granted trails. Sign your ski pass and be sure to carry it with you every time you go skiing. So, what’s required when it comes to the winter sport of staying faithful to the Lord your God? It’s easy to start the year with the best of intentions. Don’t quit! Miss fifteen minutes of sleep if necessary, but don’t miss feasting on God’s Word daily. Ditto when it comes to prayer. Finally, speak well of the Savior. Do this and you’ll enjoy more of God’s blessings in more areas of your life than you ever thought possible. In Malachi 3:10 God says He will “throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be enough room to store it.” This is Andrew Palau.
