Storms

We recognize a storm in a variety of ways. Sometimes you can smell it coming, other times you can hear it, and yet other times you can see its ominous presence in the distance. So often we view a storm in a negative light. However, there is a blessing in the storm. Regardless, how it comes, you must always remain focused on what the storm is doing to the land. Because we are not an agrarian culture anymore we have lost touch of our dependence on rain. Now a days, rain is seen as a hindrance to our drive to true happiness. You know the song "Rain, Rain, go away come again another day." However, without rain the land would quickly become barren. And, our world would quickly become lifeless. Gain a new perspective! Because of rain the land has the opportunity to flourish and produce life. Honestly, I believe the same is true with the storms of our life. Regardless how the storm comes be thankful for the rain and focus on what it is doing to your heart. Recognize the opportunity to be fruitful is a process that requires tears (Wait a minute!) well let me say it like this...the opportunity to be fruifjul is a process that requires just a little rain.