I really enjoy hanging out our clothes. I'm not sure why, but it is very peaceful to me. Maybe it's hearing the gentle rustling of the grass over the fence or the singing birds. When I decided I wanted a clothesline, I really wasn't sure how long I'd be enthusiastic about using it instead of the dryer. I am not an outside girl by any means. But I have been pleasantly surprised to find that I actually enjoy hanging out the clothes. I do a lot of thinking and praying as I'm hanging the clothes and listening to Caleb play. I'm thankful for these times to stop and ponder things.
Monday afternoon I was outside hanging clothes to dry. Since we had been at VBS in the morning, I was out later than normal to hang the clothes. It is much hotter at 1 o'clock than between 9 and 10 when I normally am out hanging the clothes. Another 100 degree day in Texas. As I was getting a second clothespin to hang a shirt, the wind blew and caught the shirt off the line. I thought thank you God for the breeze. Even for a moment it was nice to feel the air moving a little bit than just feeling the heat around me. I got to thinking how just a few months ago the wind was blowing so strongly that it was hard to get the clothes on the line or keep them there for very long because of the strong gusts. And a few months before that I went out but quickly turned around and came back in to the dryer with my basket because it was too cold, making my hands feel like ice with the wetness of the clothes. I have no control over the weather. The seasons come and go although sometimes here in Texas summer seems to go on much longer than I'd really like. Hanging the clothes Monday reminded me to be thankful for each day, whatever kind of weather it brings. It really serves no purpose for me or for others who hear me for me to complain about it either. I've tried to make a conscious effort not to complain about the weather and remember that each day is a gift, whatever kind of day it may be.
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"Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. he changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him." Daniel 2:20--22
3 comments:
Great thoughts! You have such a positive attitude to find the Lord in every day tasks.
Oh, I would trade you for a long summer any day. It has been in the sixties for most of the summer here. I would love a week of heat and humidity. I even tried by going to Maryland, but to no avail... it decided to be one of the coolest weeks of the summer. So, when you're hanging out your laundry... please think of me... and I will think of you.
I love this post, Bethany! LOVE, LOVE IT!! I also love your new look. Have a blessed week.
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