Peace and Rain

TWO DAYS IN A ROW! Two days in a row it has been cloudy, rainy, and even thundering a little. I love cloudy days...with a passion! These types of days energize and motivate me to get things done. When I wake up in the morning, look out my window, and discover that the sun in nowhere to be seen, it makes me even more excited than usual to face the new day ahead.



Cloudy days are the perfect opportunity to spend the day indoors, unless you like to dance in the rain as I do. :) Probably my favorite part about these dark, exciting days is when I sit in my favorite chair, with my cozy blanket, sipping on my warm, fresh cup of coffee. Usually I have my bible or my current pleasure book (in this situation, The Hobbit) in hand. When small lights and candles are lit all around, it gives me a sense of peace and comfort.


" Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." ~ Philippians 4:6-7

These are one of my favorite verses. What an amazing promise to us! God gives us the freedom to make our "requests made known to Him." No matter what we are facing today, whether it be stress, fear, or uncertainty, He offers us peace to "guard our hearts and minds." To me, cloudy days are a reminder of that promise. God has given me that sense of peace right when I wake up and look out my window. Thanks be to God for the gift of peace and the blessing of rain!