Thunderstorms

We've been hit by major thunderstorms all week; and the heavy rains have unfortunately caused some damages throughout the region.  There have been tornado warnings, flood warnings, evacuations, etc.   I personally am grateful for my home, the protection from the rains, and not having had to go out in the storms much.  And, in light of all that has been going on in Haiti, when kept in proper perspective, I do have much to be thankful for.

Yet, the storms have not just been in the weather.   At work, it's been quite a challenging week.   I am working with an organization that continually pushes us to do more and in a shortened timeframe, without taking into consideration our concerns about effort and resources; and not doing enough on their part to accommodate.  And, to add to that, I'm not getting very much support from my own organization either.   I just hope that through all this, I will learn and develop into a better leader; and that I will do what is right and be effective, despite the challenges.

Just as there are benefits also to having rain, I also see some good things happening in the midst of all these storms.   Last night, in my community group, one person whose son and daughter-in-law have been helping with the college group, asked if I would be willing to lead the Truth Project in the college group.  I think that is the one of the best target audiences for that series; so, I think it would be good.