Boy, the rain today! It has been coming down in torrents...I mean hard and straight down with a fierceness we haven't experienced in awhile. It is hard to hear anything in Da Cabin when it is like that outside. Whew! Talk about a frog strangler'! We sure need that rain, though, and badly. Funny, today's weather can make it a bad day for many, but, in the longrun, this bad day will bring forth good results...much needed water. Even in the midst of bad times, we have the beginning of good things to come.
Just last night I was chatting with someone who said, "How can we have miserable times and at the same time, have peace?" I have thought that so many times in my life. The storms may rage all around us, throwing us this way and that as we struggle to get through it all, and yet, Jesus gives us sweet peace in our soul. How?? How is that possible?? I have no answer for that question, but I am thankful and ever so grateful for that peace. Even my darkest day is graced with the love and peace of God.
I was reading in Ecclesiastes today. It always encourages me to read those familiar verses that point out the seasons for all things.....
Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven---2 A time to give birth and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal; A time to tear down and a time to build up. 4A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance. 5 A time to throw stones and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace and a time to shun embracing. 6 A time to search and a time to give up as lost; A time to keep and a time to throw away. 7 A time to tear apart and a time to sew together; A time to be silent and a time to speak. 8 A time to love and a time to hate; A time for war and a time for peace. 9 What profit is there to the worker from that in which he toils? 10 I have seen the task which God has given the sons of men with which to occupy themselves.11 He has made everything appropriate in its time.
The book of Ecclesiastes points out that we are to enjoy life, the little things, the big things; a good meal with family and friends; walks along the river; times late at night talking until you fall asleep; giggles in the next room; a good song that makes you smile; a hug; a really good, hold your belly from the pain kind of laugh; a game with family; a delicious cup of coffee or a ice cold iced tea; lessons learned through trial; good times and bad. It is is all life that God has gifted us with and all is to be enjoyed. At the same time, remember that there is a time and a place for all things. Use wisdom as you carry yourself through your days. Fear God...love Him and obey Him. Give God the praise He deserves! He gave all of this to you....live!! Enjoy!! Sing and dance as you revel in the joy of it all.....Bloom like you have never bloomed before!
Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. -Isaiah 40:31
Mar. 4, 2009 - 3/3/09
You always say the right thing at the right time. So talented you are! I love you and yours, Sis...blessings to all of you...Patti