AIM...
When
it rains it pours… and pours and pours.
The first part of this summer was hard.
It rained EVERY DAY for at least 14 days straight, and I’m certain a few
more. YUCK! I was beginning to think I missed the memo to
start building my ark. During that time,
I began detoxing from all my commitments, everyone’s expectations and
unplugging from my once over-committed, candle-burning-at-both-ends life. As gloomy as the weather was outside, my
driven spirit started feeling like I was stepping into a gloomy funk. (Hence my divine absence, Friends.)
However,
as the sun began to shine and brighten our summer, the fog started lifting on
my gloomy funk and new life breathed into my world. Ahhh, the refreshing and relieving sight of a
clear calendar and no formal obligations.
While that moment only lasted for about 30 seconds, I reveled in the
peace that flooded my once overwhelmed heart and mind. I realized that the “Son” was shining and
Jesus was trying to lift away the fog in my life and His light wanted to grow
new fruit in me. Galatians5:22-23 says,
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” In order for trees to bear the best fruit,
they need plenty of sunshine and water (rain).
Apparently, in my life, in order for me to actively demonstrate and
enjoy the fruits of the spirit, I too need plenty of “Son”shine by letting God
“reign.”
When
it rains it pours. BUT, when God reigns
in your life, He pours blessings into your world. He pours forth
His love, His mercy, His forgiveness, His tenderness, His peace, and His
everything wonderful. Next time it
rains, I will look to the sky and be grateful for the bountiful harvest that is
to come.
FIRE! Take a quick break to step
outside and enjoy a moment of sunshine today.
Ahh, the warmth of the sun feels so good you can’t help but sense God’s
love shining down on you…not to mention the boost of Vitamin D – divine
vitamins!
Be Excellent!
Lori 
