The Nature of Nature

We're now into March, but it didn't feel like Spring was ever coming.. Until today. Today they were calling for rain. (They being the weather network). It rained overnight, so the ground is all wet and soggy. But the sun is out, as is the wind, and I have all my windows open to let in the beautifully fresh air. I have a tough decision to make. To finish cleaning the house as planned, or dress the kids up and take them outside. The cleaning needs to be done. But I think we need to get outside just as much. Maybe I'll reward my cleaning with a walk outside? Even on this glorious day (it really is beautiful out there!), I find myself grumpy. The kids aren't listening, and I can't shout because my windows are open. I have a slight headache and no painkillers. I can smell the neighbour smoking a cigar. The kids have made a disaster of their rooms with toys galore, and the babe threw his veggies all over the freshly cleaned floor. I admit it. I'm downright grumpy. For the past week or so I've blamed my short temper on the bitterly cold cold weather. So today I should be supremely happy! The happiest person ever! And I will be. I am. I just need to overcome my own nature to enjoy the nature that God has given us today. I think if it wasn't for God, I would be the grumpiest most miserable person. I try to fight against my human nature to be miserable (and to enjoy being miserable), and to remind myself of all the good things that are in my life. Things I take for granted. Things I don't deserve. Things that are truly a blessing. Like my family. My husband. My children. My health. The health of my family. Our house and van. More than enough food to eat (and overeat!). Clothes to wear. Toys to play with. All 5 senses. Great friends who love and encourage me. All these are things that God has blessed me with. Undeserved gifts from a loving God. Now if only I can fight against my complaining and grumpy nature and be thankful...


The verse of the day is very fitting. It's from Isaiah 25:1 "O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago."