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Handling Life’s Storms

Another rainy day here in southern California. Seems like we’ve had more of those than not the last few weeks. Just when we start to see a break in the clouds and the sun is out like the beautiful spring day it should be, the rain starts up again as the sky starts to release some much needed water over the earth.

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Another little league game cancelled, another night indoors, another cup of smooth hot chocolate to warm the tummy!

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Stuck indoors this evening (we don’t do well outdoors in the rain around these parts!), my husband noticed the most beautiful sight in our backyard..

A double rainbow peeking out from behind the grey clouds, seemingly right over our kid’s playhouse!

If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you’ll know I hate rain! I grew up in south Florida where it rains A LOT, and honestly one of the reasons I love living in California now is because of our perfect weather-most of the time! This gorgeous reminder of God’s natural wonder really got me thinking though..after the rain, there is always a rainbow.

¹³I have placed my rainbow in the clouds. It is the sign of my covenant with you and with all the earth. ¹⁴When I send clouds over the earth, the rainbow will appear in the clouds, ¹⁵and I will remember my covenant with you and with all living creatures. Never again will the flood waters destroy all life. ¹⁶When I see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth.” Genesis 9:13-16

I’ve known this to be true in so many instances in my life, I’ve lost count! He always leads us to something beautiful after the ugly storm.

I waste lots of time complaining about rain, cold weather and ‘when will the sun come out?’. Knowing the results will be lush green fields, blooming flowers, and crystal clear skies, I choose too often to focus on the misery of the momentary rain, and never on the magnificent rainbow that is sure to follow. Handling life’s storms can be difficult

Why do we focus on the negative? Why do we fail to see the lesson in the situation we are in? Why do we not see beyond what our human eyes perceive, and look for the rainbow in the horizon? There is a season for everything under the sun.

For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.
²A time to be born and a time to die.
A time to plant and a time to harvest.
³A time to kill and a time to heal.

A time to tear down and a time to build up.
⁴A time to cry and a time to laugh.A time to grieve and a time to dance.
⁵A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones.A time to embrace and a time to turn away.
⁶A time to search and a time to quit searching.A time to keep and a time to throw away.
⁷A time to tear and a time to mend.A time to be quiet and a time to speak.
⁸A time to love and a time to hate.A time for war and a time for peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Do you dwell on things that are out of your control?

How do you handle life’s inevitable ‘storms’?

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Green Willow Pond says

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We have been unseasonably dry here in Michigan. We had a little rain today and more predicted this week. We really need it.

That double rainbow is so bright! Love those. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment and for following too! I’m following back:)

Have a great day!
Deborah

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Dixie n Dottie says

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These pictures are so beautiful! God is so creative!
Thanks so much for following us at http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/. We are starting something new called “Truly Blessed Tuesdays”. We would love it if you stopped by! 🙂

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  Isn’t He just amazing?! Thanks for the invite, will stop by!
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Brian, Michelle, Teagan and Isla says

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Such a beautiful post capturing the simple, quiet beauty of God’s promise! Thanks for sharing! I am popping in from Teagan’s Travels to let you know I nominated you for the Liebster Blogger Award! Check out my post today for the scoop. Thanks for continuing to inspire me each week and linking up to my Destination: Inspiration linky parties!

http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/04/liebster-blog-award-nominations.html

God Bless, Michelle

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  Oh my goodness!! Thank you SO much!! What a great blessing and honor!! Going to check out your post right now!
  
  Woo hoo!
  -Barbara
  
Erin @ Chronic Christian Crafter says

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I love this, Barbara! I’m just now discovering your site…I love it. It seems we have a lot in common and tend to blog about similar things (I’m a DIY girl, with Christian inspirational posts as well). I’m a new follower as you have some great DIY posts…but, I love posts like these as well! AND, I’m a fairly new blogger as well! Looking forward to seeing what you will be posting next…enjoy your blog!!

Erin

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  Thank you Erin! Glad you discovered my blog! I am on my way to check yours as well! Thank you for the follow!!

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