"Breeze appreciation moment"

"The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." John 3:8 (NIV) 

To me, this simple verse helps me accept differences within Christians. There is no set way for a Christian to live. There is no set pattern, role, or even cultural based rules by which he/she should follow once giving his/her heart to God. If it were that simple then the bible could be translated literally and the same for all, and there would be an easy rule book for us to read...but because of free will and God's beautiful unique creation of humans, it is not that simple. I am so very grateful and over joyed for that. But we shall focus on winds, like a simple science class... 

what do you know about winds? probably more than me. I do know they are formed due to many factors, one big cause is the sun energizing the air. Pressure systems cause wind too. Hot and cold fronts bring in wind as well. But to keep this simple we will focus on the characteristics of wind.

 There are many characteristics of wind. Some winds are soft, gentle, comforting in heat (hence the breeze appreciation moment title).  Wind can be strong, powerful, storm-filled, changing the environment in ways undesired! And there is a comfy medium. A wind we know in the changing seasons: one that is strong but is fun, tossing the leaves around, or in spring carrying kites high and allowing children to imagine flying up there with their kite. Do you ever stop to think about where it is going, where it is head and if it will ever stop or slow down enough not  to be felt?

Every Christian is it's own type of wind and each type of wind goes in different directions or patterns. One thing is for sure, the most noticeable winds are closer to the ground, effecting the lives of the people in some way. From peaceful breeze appreciation moments while marching under the summer sun in band camp (The phrase should be credited to my boyfriend's band director which my boyfriend carried on) or the gentle breeze at the beach, to maybe winds that cause happiness, joy and creating kites to take off and fly, to winds that stir up the environment cause people to rebuild their lives, however tragic or hard it will be to face, but with a new-found hope and life at the end.

No wind is bad. No wind is not used by God. Each wind is memorable, but each wind is directed by God.