This is the view I have from my place of serenity in the North Woods of Michigan each August. Can you see the rainbow peeking out from the clouds? Life can be like that. The clouds of doubt, discouragement or despair can swirl around us. With news of financial struggles, loss of jobs and serious illness filling our world, it's easy to become discouraged.
We've faced some of that here in our home recently. Plans we had for our future seem to be tentative now because of financial changes. People are using their limited finances for the necessities of life, food, medicine and gas to get around. It makes for lean times for The Handyman (my husband, Dane). There aren't many requests right now for people to do any more than what is absolutely necessary in their homes to keep things running. Fortunately, despite a couple of viruses and a bout with food poisoning, we have maintained our health.
Our life has looked much like the dark, swirling clouds above in the photo. But if you look closely, the rainbow is there. And behind the rainbow, above the Canadian mountains in the photo is light - actually the Light. God promises us a rainbow to follow the storms and then His Light to shine on our lives with hope.
There is hope in our life. Each morning Dane and I list 5 blessings. They have to be new each day, not one we listed before. That is always a good reminder as we begin our day that God is bringing rainbows to us right out through the dark clouds. God promises us rainbows and He is faithful in His promise to Dane and me. Sometimes we have to look more deeply, but they are always there if we are willing to stand strong and take the time to look. Sometimes we have to swirl in the clouds awhile to appreciate the rainbow that is just beyond our human sight capability.
So is there a rainbow in your life today or just clouds. Want to talk about it?
I leave you looking for the rainbow God will bring..................
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