The Heat of Summer
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Extremely hot weather has prevailed this summer in many parts of our country. As we have dealt with the heat where I live, I’ve looked for ways to stay cool. Wearing lighter, cotton clothes; closing curtains to keep the hot sun from streaming in; drinking plenty of cool water; enjoying a dish of cold, homemade ice cream; opening windows whenever there’s a cool breeze; sitting under the shade of a leafy tree; and of course, appreciating the benefit of air conditioning and fans.
Sometimes our lives are sometimes filled with unbearable situations — financial problems; illness; injuries; family issues; and the list goes on. In 2 Corinthians 4:8 it says: “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”
Here are a few things I’ve found helpful to cope with the heat of life’s problems: Reading and meditating on God’s Word; spending time in prayer; fellowshipping with my Christian brothers and sisters; listening to uplifting Christian music; reading a good Christian novel; taking a walk or just sitting quietly outdoors so I can reflect on all the good things God has provided for His people. What are some things you do to get through your unbearable situations?
just taking it easy, drinking water, watching my grand daughter playing inside with a fan. At dinner time eating cold fruit soup (crumbled up bread-with berries cold milk). love it.
Those are all wonderful suggestions! I also like to find some type of diversion if I’m feeling stressed….cooking, reading, crocheting, or exercising. 🙂
Greetings Wanda and regarding the heat now since August 8 of this post the weather seems at least around my neck of the woods to be cooling down somewhat. So the tourist coming to Lancaster or Lebanon counties should be getting a nice break and being able to see some of the sights more comfortably. I have been in a few Amish shops the last few weeks getting some pictures and short stories to go along with them, and since those shops are located in the bottom of the home or building its not been that hot in those area. So living without air-condition seems to help make most Amish resistant to complain about it, at least to a guest like myself anyway. Richard from Amish Stories.