Houston Trinity News

Friends,

This morning, I awoke to a day even lovelier than the last—cool and dry. I ought to have savored a moment on my porch with a cup of coffee, appreciating the beauty bestowed upon me. Yet, I rushed to ready myself for church, with sermons to draft, Bible studies to plan, and newsletters to dispatch.

The oversight I made today is common among us; we’re so engulfed in busyness that we overlook the splendor around us and the blessings of God’s creation. More often than not, I’m culpable. Today highlights this, but it’s crucial to recognize that we also neglect these divine gifts on less picturesque days.

My father had a phrase for days like this: “These are the days God gives Texans to keep them here all year.” And it rings true. Just last week, we grumbled about the excessive rain, and before that, the sweltering heat. Our weather isn’t always pleasant, but then we’re graced with a day like today.

Life mirrors the weather closely. We endure dark, rainy days filled with struggle, where anxiety and worry obscure the sun. We face hot, muggy days that leave us irritable. Yet, there are also bright, sunny days brimming with love, joy, and happiness. We experience stormy days that call for care and compassion, and radiant days when our hearts are full of it. Often, we forget that each day is one God has created (Psalm 118:24), and that God is with us in this world He crafted.

This week might just validate my father’s words about the weather. The splendid day we’re enjoying could soon give way to a tropical storm—a typical week in Houston. So, my challenge for you today is to pause, breathe deeply, observe the beauty of this day, and give thanks to God for this gift. Don’t let it pass you by, nor allow the trivialities of daily life to overshadow it.

God bless. See you Sunday