Weather!!!!

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 321

March 14, 2017

Once again I stand amazed at how our weather can go from one extreme to the other in a matter of days.  This email is read in several parts of the country so some of you are experiencing unseasonable warmth, some a blizzard and here in Georgia we have gone from the Seventies to the thirties in a matter of days.

At the end of last week when the weather began to change to cold and rain at times I did not hide and give up life.  I put on warm clothes, a coat and used an umbrella if necessary. We use our air or heat depending on how the weather is and order our activities according to what the weather allows.

The point I am making is unlike the bear that hibernates for the cold season, we keep going and adjust to the weather.  Even if a blizzard keeps us snowed in we find indoor chores and activities to keep productive while the storm blows over.

May I share with you this morning that in our Christian walk we will encounter all types of weather.  We will have times of sunshine, rain, wind, snow, and even times when we feel that we are weathered in and cannot make any progress.

At those times we should adjust our covering of Faith and the Glory of almighty God accordingly.

When the sun is shining and your life is on track and favor is coming your way, you can bask in the sunlight of His Love and “Praise Him” because you are able to share the Love And Joy of knowing Jesus.

When the rain begins to fall and maybe your tears fall as well, you put on the rain coat of the “Praise of Knowing” that from the rain comes flowers and steady growth and that you are able to share the Love and Joy of knowing Jesus even when you are holding the umbrella of perseverance over yourself.

As the wind begins to blow we put on the scarves, hat and coat of “Praise for the Warmth of the Holy Spirit” as we allow the Love and Joy of Jesus to flow out of us to spread His warmth to others. We stand firm in His Love as the wind blows our way.

Then the snow hits and we must bundle up more, drive with wisdom and watch our steps as we navigate the snowy walks and roads with “Praise that our steps are ordered by the Lord”.  We walk and travel carefully as we listen to His instructions and share the Love and Joy of Jesus.

Sometimes in life we are hit with a blizzard that just stops us from reaching outside our selves and we feel stuck. At those times we need to just rest in the arms of a loving savior “Praising Him that He will never leave us”.  Even in the hardest and most difficult times we can show those around us the Love and Joy of a relationship with almighty God.

Just as the physical weather affects everyone, the ups and downs of our daily life affect everyone.  It is how you handle it that is different.

Matthew 5:45 (KJV)
⁴⁵ That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Who is your life founded on??

Matthew 7:25 (KJV)
²⁵ And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

We can grow in the rain!

Hebrews 6:7 (KJV)
⁷ For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:

Are you moved by what is happening around you?

Acts 20:24 (KJV)
²⁴ But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Did you notice in the examples I gave you two reoccurring statements.  Praise in whatever weather we are in and sharing the Love and Joy of Jesus.  Praise defeats satan and glorifies almighty God who then steps down into your situation and gives you Peace in the midst of whatever weather you are in and that allows others to see the Love and Joy Jesus gives.

Wherever you may be in your life today allow the presence of Jesus and the Praise of who He is to flow from you and all doubts and fears will flee.

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Father, in Jesus name I come to you.  Thank you that when we walk in fellowship with you we can say with the apostle Paul: “none of these things move me”.  May each person understand that when the Lord Jesus is their Savior they can stand strong no matter what is going on!  Bless each one who reads this with a new determination to Praise you not matter what.  Amen

Have an awesome week Praising God no matter what!

Love, MeMaw