It's all in Perspective

It's all in perspective has been my motto this week. I'm choosing to look into things at a deeper level and understanding, instead of one sided. To find the positive in a negative situation. To see what is good. To be taught through a situation, and grow into a stronger person. To really respect God for everyday, the good and the bad.

I don't like rain I must admit, being stuck inside, but really not wanting to go anywhere. Trying to dig up the umbrella and wondering how it always disappears. Hoping that my basement doesn't flood. I guess because I can't change the rain, it's raining I have no power to say "rain rain go away, come again another day" and boom it listens. Just a couple of weeks ago it was raining and someone had said I hate rain, and these words came out of my mouth, We have to have the crappy days to get the beautiful ones. This is so true, but does the rain really have to be crappy? (sorry about the word crappy, but it's what I said) Can't the rain in some point of view be beautiful in itself? Not just when it goes away? Well today I got my answer, It's poring down rain, and Benji and I loaded up the kids to do our shopping for the week, and I was so happy to have him here with me on a day he would normally work. I realized that the rain was my gift today to spend time with my husband that I so desperately longed for. Enjoying the little moments that we have been given on this rainy day. Getting to enjoy the wonderful meal Benji cooked for lunch, instead of eating peanut butter and jelly once again. Cuddling on the couch under a blanket with the kids. Laughing at some comment my husband made, and just enjoying adult conversation. I'm thanking God for the rain today, instead of complaining like I normally do. I"m praying that in every situation when it "rains", I thank God for the beauty that is there all along. To openly see the good in what seems to be a bad situation, to trust that God allows the "rain" for His glory in the end.
Today was a gift to strengthen my marriage and deepen my love for my husband. I could choose to see it as just another rainy day, but I'm seeing it for what it really is, a gift. A good day. It's all in how we look at things. It's all in perspective.