An Umbrella Day

Do you ever find yourself just floundering, to lack purpose and motivation? We all do from time to time.

Today was kind of like that for me; maybe it was the rain. Susie had asked me to take a half day of my vacation to clean the carpets; today was the day I set aside for this purpose. The job got done, but I wasn’t as glad to do it because all I could see was mud getting tracked in once it was done. On top of that I would have liked to have done some other things around the house but couldn’t because of the weather; bummer. I guess it was a good thing Susie thanked the Lord this morning for today’s rain that holds the promise of May flowers because I certainly needed the reminder to look beyond myself.

Maybe, just maybe that’s the real cause of our struggle to get moving in a purposeful direction. Perhaps we lose sight of our purpose when we focus on ourselves and what we want. I’m thankful that the Lord has given us a reason for being that is greater than ourselves, and I’m glad He is faithful to remind me of His purpose for my life even on rainy days.

• [6] I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness. I will guard and support you, for I have given you to my people as the personal confirmation of my covenant with them. And you will be a light to guide all nations to me. [7] You will open the eyes of the blind and free the captives from prison. You will release those who sit in dark dungeons.
  Isaiah 42:6-7 (NLT)

Put simply God let’s me share in His divine purpose and plan. God wants to show the world His righteousness through my life; He wants to prove His unfailing promise of love and mercy. The Lord wants my life to be a light shining in the darkness to offer hope and direction to those who are lost. Through me God wants to give sight to the blind and freedom to those in bondage. No doubt about it; God’s purpose for my life is bigger than I am (and His purpose is the same for you too).

God not only gives us a purpose, but He has also promised to be our ‘umbrella on a rainy day.’ The Lord will protect and sustain us as we fulfill His desire for our lives. Even when the day is dreary God will lift our spirits to bring His love and life to those around us. So let the rain keep on falling and I’ll keep smiling with God’s love overflowing from my heart.