The title was actually supposed to be random, but as I was writing it I thought of a couple applications. First of all, it rained yesterday, for the second Monday in a row in the heart of winter. I liked it. It was a nice change. One thing that bothers me is when people make negative statements about the weather, especially for no reason, especially about rain. I like the rain. Sometimes, I don't really get excited about getting wet. However, I generally enjoy the rain. Second of all, as I always say, if you can't control it, you might as well enjoy it. We cannot control the weather. However, we can control our attitude about the weather. So, why not be happy?
The second application has to do with the winter retreat this past weekend. The title of the weekend was Drenched. We talked about letting God's presence and blessing and all that good stuff fall on us and getting rid of the things that are in the way. I have felt drenched lately, in reference to the title of this post, I have felt like it has been pouring, but not necessarily in a good way. I have been learning a lot about myself and things that need to change in my life and stuff like that, and I have gotten somewhat overwhelmed. However, I have also been learning some good things about the authority we have in Christ and about the Holy Spirit being our comforter and friend. In other words, I am realizing that it is good for me to learn all of these things about my life, but it is also necessary to give those things up to God and allow the Holy Spirit to be the strength of my life, rather than trying to do it on my own, because I can't do it on my own.
These are things I have learned before, but they are becoming more real to me now, and I hope they continue to become more real. I hope the Holy Spirit becomes real to you, as well. Have a wonderful day.
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