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I read this poem recently, entitled “Weather Report.” It talks about dancing in the rain.
Any day I am vertical is a good day, that’s what I say. And I give thanks for my health.
If you ask me, “How are you?”, I’ll answer, “I’m great” because in saying so, I make it so. And I give thanks I can choose my attitude.
When Life gives me dark clouds and rain, I appreciate the moisture that brings a soft curl to my hair.
When Life gives me sunshine, I gratefully turn my face up to feel its warmth on my cheeks.
When Life brings snow, I dash outside to catch the first flakes on my tongue, relishing the icy miracle that is a snowflake.
Life’s events and experiences are like the weather—they come and go, no matter what my preference.
So. . . I might as well decide to enjoy them. For indeed there IS a time for every purpose under Heaven.
Each season brings its own unique blessings. And I give thanks.
I know many are facing tough times these days; we’ve come through a most unusual and difficult year, living through a pandemic and you may still be unsure and fearful of what the future holds. But my friends, if you belong to Jesus you have what it takes to dance in the rain, to truly be joyful in the Lord always.
The Psalmist wrote: “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever” (Psalm 30:11-12).
Giving thanks forever is our key to dancing in the rain. I hope you’ll truly determine, by God’s grace, not to let fear or worry or despair overtake you. Instead to say with Job:
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold (Job 23:10).
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