I know that we generally make an excuse for lots of rain, saying “Well, we do need it.” Yes, that is very true, we cannot live without water.   

However, I admit to being very grateful for God’s promise to Noah that He would never again destroy the earth by water. Although, I bet there are those who will debate that promise. It has been a wet summer so far. An unpredictable summer, with bright hot sun in the morning and then dark gray clouds, strong winds, heavy rain and thunder by mid-afternoon. Not what is generally expected in a northern New England summer.  

For me, I like a nice rainy day occasionally. It gives me a chance to catch a nap on the porch and enjoy the gentle tapping on our tin roof. I will emphasize “occasionally” because this is a very small cottage that is right on a big lake. When it rains every day, laundry cannot be done because the W/D are in a cabinet on the deck. Getting to the car is a wet challenge that makes me give up before I start. I must climb 25 stairs to a garage-less car. Sorry, I am whining. Time for a gratitude check. 

I have loads of gratitude for having a car, a safe dry house, warm clean clothes and plenty of food to eat. I also enjoy living on a beautiful lake with the most amazing sunsets and the cleanest water for recreation.  

I know that God has a plan in action. A plan that I do not profess to understand, although I would like to make some corrections to it. A plan that does mean I need to take some responsible actions as pertains to this wonderful world in which I live; like recycling, using a reusable water bottle, keeping the organic wastes out of the waste stream, donating food and clothes to non-profit organizations for those who don’t have as much. Trying to be kinder to the earth and those who inhabit it. 

Remember that God loves you unconditionally. In times of doubt, trust in the Lord with all your heart and revel in His love.  

Terri