A gap in the clouds

I got to pondering the gap in the clouds mentality that I often see and sometimes have myself.

I live at the lofty height of 150 metres above sea level with uninterrupted views over a bay, a peninsula and an estuary over to the mainland. To my right lies the focal point of my hometown, a 1250 metre mountain.

So often the clouds get stuck on this mountain, sometimes making for the most beautiful sunset scenes and also for sunrises reflected off it.

So from my lofty abode I watch clouds go scudding by down river, I watch the rain come towards me, pass me by or watch the scenery disappear into the cloud. I get to watch sun rays beam down through the gaps in the clouds and after days of continuous rain long for the gap in the clouds to send the sun ray basking down on me like a hot blanket and kiss to my cheek.

In the longing for the gap in the clouds though I wonder how often I cherish the clouds and the life giving nourishment it gives this parched land. The ground gets a break from the relentless sun, heat and wind that erodes. The ground gets fed the water and nutrients it longs for as within days the evidence springs to life all around as grass and flowers poke up from their survival of dormancy.

Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with blessings, sunshine and fair weather days but it's just missing the blessing in the break from the sun, the blessings in the rain, that I think gets forgotten.

Think for a minute when the sun rays miss our location and shine elsewhere. Do you get filled with jealousy or do you remain thankful that that person/place is being temporarily blessed? Do you gloat when the sun ray misses them?

I watched a movie or cartoon the other day on tv and the character was trying to teach the concept of perspective to some kids. A simple concept that struck a chord. Something that one person dislikes could be something another likes, wants and needs.

Just because the receiver doesn't like what they are in the middle of doesn't mean it isn't good for them or blessing the area they are in.

Selah