Rainy Days

I stood against the railings at the edge of the promenade and looked out across the misty North Sea. The tide was high and lapped gently against the sea wall, surprisingly calm and tranquil despite the strong breeze and dark clouds which threatened the heavy and persistent rain which would soon follow. An August weekend but few people braving the cold wet day, preferring possibly to stay safely indoors and hide away from what could be described as a dark, miserable day.
There are days when we can all feel a little like the description of the weather – too much to do, not enough time to do it in, pressure from work, pressure from home, worry about children or elderly relatives, ever increasing bills to pay, income which does not stretch as far as it used to, heartbreaking stories in every aspect of the media. No wonder people begin to feel miserable and depression is increasing at an alarming rate. Not surprising that at times we are tempted to hide away, fearing to face the day ahead because we think we may not cope and look or feel inadequate and ineffective.

But it is when we are at our weakest that God is at his strongest and stands alongside us or will send someone to be beside us.

As I sheltered from the heavy rain and looked in the distance a ray of sunshine peeped above the horizon with a promise of better weather to come, the seagulls began to screech loudly (although not nearly so noisy as they had been at 4.00am) as if they knew the sun would soon be shining, and even in the passing rain the abundance of carefully planted flowers looked magnificent; Gods glory and restoring power is evident every where, whatever the weather or however we may feel. As I watched and waited I thought about the words of a well known hymn: - Let your living water flow over my soul, Let your Holy Spirit come and take control of every situation that has troubled my mind. All my cares and burdens on to you I roll.
Thank you great and wonderful God

Lesley