Promises

Last night was a gift. After having had a horrible day, not because of anything happening you understand, but purely my state of mind, the ending of the day was a cleansing. We were about to set out to "task" once again when for some reason I was drawn to the patio. Usually I spend a great deal of time on the deck but this season I haven’t even done that. And typically I also spend a lot of time on the patio but as I sat on the glider it dawned on me that this was the first time this season I had done that. What has kept me from this? As I was seated the air temp was cooling off. I even had a thermometer there to confirm it. Just as I was asking myself why I was wasting valuable time sitting out there a hummingbird appeared. I couldn’t help but smile and I thanked God right then and there. The hummingbird proceeded to do its little cha-cha dance at the feeder. Upon looking just past him I saw where Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal were at the feeders beyond along with some finches. Below those were some morning doves. I could feel myself relaxing in the moment.

Listening to the bird sounds and the whisper of leaves in the breeze I became aware of another low sound, distant thunder. I walked around to the west side of the house and sure enough there were dark clouds approaching. I stood there as it approached feeling the wind picking up and pushing on me. It was heavenly. The clouds hadn’t even released a drop of rain yet but the temperature change was enough to make the grass moist beneath my feet. I watched the boil of the clouds and then closed my eyes as the front had finally penetrated through. When I felt my first drop of rain I decided to go back into the house to watch the storm. It was a gentle storm, more than a mere rain but less than an assault. It maybe lasted 20 minutes when along the west edge you could see clearing and the sun reemerge. I knew full well it was time to run to the east side of the house and sure enough….a rainbow. As the sun grew stronger so did that rainbow. Zoe said we should go look for the pot of gold but I told her I was more than happy to settle for God’s promise. It was then I became aware that my tension, anger and frustration I had been carrying with me throughout the day was gone. Once again I thanked God.

So, this morning I feel calm and fit to be seen in the world. I see now where I have been fretting and worrying so much about certain things that I haven’t taken time to see the blessings and promises all around me. All that fretting is just me holding on too tight to things a body has no right to hold on to. It is time to trust the Giver of those gifts and the plan He has.