Do you know people who love to complain about the weather ? Rural Newfoundlanders often overlook the fact that we enjoy some of the freshest, purest air on the planet.
Instead, many folks complain about the weather, if it is not to their exact liking. So often I have heard : ‘It’s too co ! ‘(cold) , or, ‘it’s too ot ! ‘(hot).
Today, we are having, what locals call : ‘ A miserable
old day ‘ , because it is foggy and drizzly. Perhaps they think that by adding the word ‘old’, the description becomes even more unpleasant.
We know that God dislikes complaining. It implies that we are telling God that what He has sent is not good enough.
I now try to evangelize the weather whiners. When someone complains, I quote Psalm 118:24 to them. I smile cheerfully and say : ‘ This is the Day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.’
Reaction to my evangelization has been mixed. Some people will smile, and agree with me. Others will stare at me with a look of bewilderment, and walk away, often muttering to themselves.
Lol! Love it! So true!!
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Yes, I know what you mean, I sometimes complain about the weather to make conversation with someone, I should start thinking of something more pleasant💞
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Lol. I was waiting for you to say, “I can’t do anything about it. Have you talked to the One who can?” 😉
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Hahaha….good one ! I may consider that ! 🤗
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Thanks Sally. This is a good reminder to give thanks in all circumstances (good weather or bad) for this is God’s will for us in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 😊
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Yes, I sure wish we had more sunny days, as in Florida, but the foggy misty days are God’s will too. The whales seem to like foggy misty weather. 🤗
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This made me smile. Being that I’m affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, and prone to depression the weather can definitely effect my moods. Complaining about the weather is definitely a temptation. I do try to curb that, but as Paul the apostle wrote, “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” Thank the Lord we have forgiveness and He givesgus time and practice to grow! Nice post Sally. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for sharing, Tina. That is my sentiment exactly, as Paul said, when once again I find myself eating home-made chocolate cupcakes for breakfast. 😊
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Hehe. Yum! 🙂
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I love your response to the weather whiners! This is a pet peeve of mine, as well. We can learn to appreciate ALL weather if we choose to!
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So true. Every day is uniquely beautiful. I have found too, that chronic weather complainers have other areas of unhappiness as well.
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Keep on keeping on, Sweetie.:)
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Amen ! God bless you !
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And you.
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