"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete..." James 1:2-4 (NLT
Often, my Nana sends me devotionals via email that are fulfilling and very much appreciated. The verse listed above was included in the devotional for today and I am always amazed at how God attempts relentlessly to reach out to his children. The story was about a man who was overly excited about witnessing a sunrise. When the sun awakens it is gorgeous and for some people it is spiritual, but for this man on this occasion it lacked luster. As it was rising into the sky he compared it to a child's drawing of just a yellow sun hanging on it's own in the sky. The observation that was made then was simple; the sunrise was nothing without the clouds to accent the sun. They've been given a bum rap, but all along, these predictors of bad weather, these symbols of negativity, sadness, blues, and gloom really serve to expand light, reflect color, cast dazzling rays, and paint incredible scenes in the sky. He went on to say that everyone attempts to avoid trials and hardships in their lives and he is drawn to those people for the perseverance they embody. Individuals who have walked through the cloudy weather and came out on the other side are special and to be admired. Normally they do not get the credit they deserve and sometimes aren't acknowledged at all, but they are the true warriors. For all of you out there that are experiencing some hard times, take comfort in knowing that God is with you along with the people that are looking out for you and the "clouds" you are feeling are making you stronger and better. Without the troubles who would we be? And would we all appreciate the good times that come along after the clouds drift away? Sometimes I forget that we all have cloudy days and they lack luster just as his sunrise, but I know that after the clouds roll in I have a support system. And after some time they roll on by and I must learn to say that they made my life more interesting instead of difficult. Guess this is all apart of getting to know myself again. Enough of my rant for now.....
News about Grey, because everyone asks, is that he is getting bigger and more adorable every single day. Here lately, he's been watching a bunch of tv. Also, the little stinker has started throwing up a little after his meals. Normally this happens while someone is holding him and it makes for a big mess. ;) Only Grey could throw up on me and have me smile back at him and ask, " Awww baby, did that make you feel better?" LOL. Not sure what our days and nights consisted of before he came into the house, but now it's all we do is play with him.
Bye for now, ----- Meggie
Often, my Nana sends me devotionals via email that are fulfilling and very much appreciated. The verse listed above was included in the devotional for today and I am always amazed at how God attempts relentlessly to reach out to his children. The story was about a man who was overly excited about witnessing a sunrise. When the sun awakens it is gorgeous and for some people it is spiritual, but for this man on this occasion it lacked luster. As it was rising into the sky he compared it to a child's drawing of just a yellow sun hanging on it's own in the sky. The observation that was made then was simple; the sunrise was nothing without the clouds to accent the sun. They've been given a bum rap, but all along, these predictors of bad weather, these symbols of negativity, sadness, blues, and gloom really serve to expand light, reflect color, cast dazzling rays, and paint incredible scenes in the sky. He went on to say that everyone attempts to avoid trials and hardships in their lives and he is drawn to those people for the perseverance they embody. Individuals who have walked through the cloudy weather and came out on the other side are special and to be admired. Normally they do not get the credit they deserve and sometimes aren't acknowledged at all, but they are the true warriors. For all of you out there that are experiencing some hard times, take comfort in knowing that God is with you along with the people that are looking out for you and the "clouds" you are feeling are making you stronger and better. Without the troubles who would we be? And would we all appreciate the good times that come along after the clouds drift away? Sometimes I forget that we all have cloudy days and they lack luster just as his sunrise, but I know that after the clouds roll in I have a support system. And after some time they roll on by and I must learn to say that they made my life more interesting instead of difficult. Guess this is all apart of getting to know myself again. Enough of my rant for now.....
News about Grey, because everyone asks, is that he is getting bigger and more adorable every single day. Here lately, he's been watching a bunch of tv. Also, the little stinker has started throwing up a little after his meals. Normally this happens while someone is holding him and it makes for a big mess. ;) Only Grey could throw up on me and have me smile back at him and ask, " Awww baby, did that make you feel better?" LOL. Not sure what our days and nights consisted of before he came into the house, but now it's all we do is play with him.
Bye for now, ----- Meggie
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