It's Saturday morning and I'm scheduled to lead a 40 mile ride for the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists -- and it's raining.

Usually, when your plans are rained out, aren't you frustrated? Me too. This morning, though, somehow, by the grace of God, I'm ok with the rain! I've been sitting out on the screened porch, watching and listening to the rain, listening to the birds (who are overjoyed!) and thinking about what a gift from God this day is. Every day, of course, is an undeserved gift from God. And it's been so dry. We need the rain badly. So, as part of my morning prayer, I'm relaxing and giving thanks for the wet weather. I hope it rains all day, since that's one gift God is giving us with this new day.