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FINDING BEAUTY IN GLOOMY DAYS

Hey friends, how are you today? It’s a beautiful day in my neck of the woods.   Although today may be seen through the eyes of the beholder.   Today is a damp, dull, dreary, dismal, depressing day. It’s a rainy day today.  I love the glum and gloom of the day.  I enjoy the coziness of the day, the comfort of the blankets and the contentment of warm soup.  It’s a beautiful day in my neck of the woods.  What does the weather look like in your neck of the woods?

A colorful sunset with purple and orange hues, featuring the text: 'This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24.'

I love cityscapes, almost as much as I enjoy landscapes.   Especially through the lens of wet, gloomy days.  And especially as our family drives past.  Do you wonder like me, who lives of the people who live in these cities? 

View of a city street with a construction fence, featuring a historic dome building in the background under a cloudy sky.

Are they kind, helpful and generous? Or are selfish and self-centered? I like to people watch.  In fact, it’s one of my favorite pastimes. I like to make up stories about them.  They may have a family. They may be married for fifty-two years.  They are perhaps grandmothers or even great-grandmothers.  Some maybe rich, while others maybe struggling financially.  Do you like to people watch?

A coastal house with a porch alongside a beach, featuring a quote from the Bible (Matthew 7:26-27) discussing the wisdom of building a house on a solid foundation.

What percentage of the city’s population are Christians, I wonder?  Have they heard about Him? How many go to church? How many see Him in the beauty around them? Do I have a responsibility toward people I’ve never met? 

A collage image featuring a child writing, a vintage wedding car decorated with flowers, and the text 'Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:37'.

I can pray for them, even though I don’t know their names.  I can pray for their salvation, though I may not know anything about them.  I can live a life wholly developed to Jesus.   Which may lead others to Christ, without a word from my lips.  I can proclaim the name of Jesus to those around me. They can then take that Word and spread it to others who like in the city.  

A motivational quote from Matthew 9:38 overlaid on an image of a group of people in a public space, encouraging prayer for laborers in the harvest.

On this gloomy, rainy day, I should be the light that reflects the love of God.  How are you today? 

A person sitting on the steps of a grand monument surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a blue sky with clouds.
A tall church steeple with a green-tinted tower and a cross on top, surrounded by trees under a sunny sky.
A red boat named 'Port Mout' situated in a grassy area surrounded by modern buildings and trees, with a person walking by.
Aerial view of an urban landscape featuring a mix of residential and commercial buildings, with a skyline in the background and a bridge visible across the horizon under a partly cloudy sky.
A panoramic night view of a city skyline, showcasing numerous buildings illuminated by streetlights and neon signs, with a vast urban landscape extending into the horizon.
A view through large windows featuring a potted orchid in the foreground, two orange chairs, and a rooftop area with buildings in the background.
A scenic view of historic stone buildings with architectural details, surrounded by bare trees and a snow-dusted landscape.
A bronze statue of a man in formal attire standing on a snow-covered sidewalk, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and a bench, with a lamppost and buildings in the background.
A vintage horse-drawn carriage with colorful decorations moves through a theme park, with dressed passengers inside, and a scenic backdrop of whimsical buildings and trees.
View of a city skyline from a highway, featuring tall buildings and traffic under a cloudy sky.
Traffic on a bridge featuring a red truck, a yellow school bus, and several other vehicles under a clear blue sky.
City skyline featuring modern buildings and a historic tower under a clear blue sky.
View of a river with a distant bridge and waterfront houses on a hazy day.

Do you prefer cityscapes or landscapes? 

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22 responses to “FINDING BEAUTY IN GLOOMY DAYS”

  3. I’m with you, Brenda. There’s much to enjoy in the coziness of home on rainy, overcast days. (But I must say, rainy days were not my favorite when I taught elementary school! With no outdoor recess, the children did get restless. Indoor games just weren’t sufficient!) P.S. I do enjoy cityscapes–especially those with older, architecturally interesting buildings. But it’s the landscapes that make my heart sing!

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    • Me too. I enjoy the cityscapes for exactly that same reason. Oh yes, I do remember those days of school room and rainy days. I don’t think any of us enjoyed those days. But how grateful I am for time. The Lord is best redeemer of time

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  4. Hi Brenda! It’s a sunny, breezy day in my corner of Iowa today so the farmers are busy harvesting. I like landscapes the best. City-scapes can be beautiful too and especially the people who inhabit them 🙂

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  5. Hi Brenda! We too have had rainy, dreary days, but they are great days to relax and enjoy the slower pace.
    I have been attempting to do more walking prayers, saying prayers for the people I pass and the people in the houses I pass on my morning walk.
    Landscapes are my favorite, especially natural landscapes. 🌺💕🌺

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  9. I love your outlook! The day is what we choose to make it and our attitude towards it. I also like that you notice not just the city but the fact that the people there need our prayers just as people everywhere do. We all need the Lord! Have a blessed weekend, Brenda! Thank you for your encouraging words.

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