There ought to be a warning label of some kind in this territory. Something that lets people know a bit ahead of time what they might be getting into if they decide to habitat such a place.

Those of darker impulses might choose something like, “Warning: Severe Climate Changes May Occur Without Notice.” Others, more accustomed to making lemonade out of life’s little twists, might opt for “Extreme Meteorological Variations Likely; Please Enjoy.” Whatever the wording, it just seems a bit unfair that folks could be unaware that they’re settling into a place where the temperature can change nearly fifty degrees in thirty-six hours.

That’s what happened here this week. On Tuesday afternoon, we recorded 84 degrees. On Thursday morning, the temperature was in the mid-thirties. Quite the change. But then, by last evening, we were back up in the sixties. And this morning, we are back down to the freezing point.

Simply put, this life does not bode well for those who cannot handle change. It can get downright aggravating. It would be good for us to live in such trust that we do not fear the furies of this world and its unexpected changes. Even then, we should not seek shelter under tall trees during thunderstorms.

Wisdom has its place, even in the life of faith.

H. Arnett
4/9/10