Rainy Days:)

I woke up this morning to what I consider a pleasant surprise. Cloudy skies:) Yes, I know most of you think I'm weird but I love stormy days. I love the sound of the rain pouring down on the roof, I love the cool cover of the clouds, and when God sends it I love the sound of His voice in the thunder:) While I think all days are beautiful and I know that they are all gifts from God, I really favor days like this. It's relaxing. 

One of the many reasons that I love thunderstorms is a passage in the book of Job, Chapter 37, verses 1-5. It says, "My heart pounds as I think of this. It trembles within me. Listen carefully to the thunder of God's voice as it rolls from his mouth. It rolls across the heavens, and his lightning flashes in every direction. Then comes the roaring of the thunder    the tremendous voice of his majesty. He does not restrain it when he speaks. God's voice is glorious in the thunder. We can't even imagine the greatness of his power". 

Every time I hear a crack of thunder I smile and remember the words of the woman who I consider to be my mentor "Speak Lord speak. I'm listening". So yes, I do enjoy the stormy days better than the sunny days (most of the time anyway). I am decently sane, I don't love rain at the beach, I love to be able to see sun rises and sun sets, and yes the rain is inconvenient when it comes to getting out to go to work or really anywhere, but I don't complain because once I'm indoors I continue to enjoy it:) My kids at the daycare however... well that's a different story, they don't really agree with something that prevents them from going to the playground. 

I hope that God will fill your mind with thoughts of the scripture above as the day goes on. May you rejoice even in the stormy day today for this is the day HE has made and WE WILL rejoice and be glad in it!! (Psalm 118:24)