Rain

I have to admit, rain does not always come at convenient times for me and I complain about it. I then remind myself that without rain my life would be a much different world. Rain provides the water that all plants need. Without these plants, there would be no food, trees, green grass or pretty flowers. Rivers and streams that I like to canoe on or hike beside would dry up. Lakes and ponds would also be gone. Most of all my water that my body so desperately needs would eventually run out.

Once I started thinking of the benefits of rain and reminding myself of the importance of it, my attitude has changed on rainy days. Now, when I find myself complaining about the rain especially if it has changed some plans for me I make myself stop and thank God for all the necessary and pretty things that rain provides in my life. I then feel better about it. I now look forward to rainy days. It provides me with some down time or time to concentrate on some neglected task indoors. What is your attitude about rain? Does it need some adjusting like mine did?