It's raining today in Syracuse, NY. There is no sunshine and I don’t see anyone outside enjoying themselves. Everyone I see seems to be on a mission to get to their destination.
Many people living in Syracuse love the snowy weather, but I haven't seen the same sentiment expressed about the rain.
The rain is interesting. It falls on everything in its path. It makes us uncomfortable, to the point that we rush to get out of it. Visual beauty seems to disappear in the rain. Everything absorbent becomes wet and soggy. Dirt becomes mud. Rain brings about dangers to our modern society. Roads become slippery, electricity becomes more of a hazard. Too much rain may cause flooding in certain areas, which can bring about drownings, disease and other safety issues. I have also noticed that people tend to smile less in the rain.
The rain is interesting. Even though it seems to bring so much depression, it is actually the miracle we all rely on. It sustains life on our planet. It is the source of our drinking water. It causes our food sources to be plentiful. I read somewhere that work productivity increases when it rains. Finally, someone told me that its great to make out in the rain 😚.
No matter how much we may be hindered by the rain; no matter how much chaos it may bring to our immediacy; no matter how much it may delay us from reaching our destinations; no matter the dangers that it my present; no matter the obstacles it may create for us, we have to keep in mind that eventually it will work out for our benefit.
If you are experiencing trouble in your life right now, know that your greatest blessing will come out of that challenge, if you endure it. You have what it takes to overcome it or you would not be trusted with it. God is working something out within you to make you stronger, wiser, and better equipped for the plans He has for your future. When it rains on you today, put up your umbrella and stand tall in the midst of the storm. Keep progressing to your destination. You will make it. The rain is only temporary. The sun will eventually shine.
Until you get to that great moment, focus on your progress; work diligently to conquer your challenges and keep in mind that your victory is on the way! You have the strength to make it, you just have to believe that God has given you everything you need to endure and advance. Continue progressing.
Funny this is what you wrote about today. As I was driving to pick my kids up from school for their dentist appts today, I was noticing the bight pinks, purples, reds, and white colors that were popping out among the green of the grass and trees. Some how, the grey sky and the rain made these colors stand out more and made them special to me. Like the reminder that beauty comes from those rainy days.
ReplyDeleteI also thought about puddle jumping....because my inner child loves to get wet and dirty...lol