Blank Slate (Part 1)

You know how the sky looks when it appears that it’s going to rain – overcast, it doesn’t matter whether it’s light or slightly gray – but the sky looks completely clear?

I love it, and I love what it represents.

First of all, let me say that I enjoy the rain. It’s unfortunate that this particular type of inclement weather gets a bad rap; yes, I know it’s bad for people’s hair and I know it messes up your plans. That’s the thing, though – when it rains, you’re forced to sit down and evaluate things – it forces you to sit down and think.

I embrace that quiet time, and when I look at the skies, it makes sense that rainy weather encourages my thought process. Think about it – a blank slate.

The sky, as infinite as it appears, features nothing. Not a cloud, not a bird in the sky, nothing. It’s unconquered, untapped, full of potential – just like our thoughts. A blank slate gives one an opportunity to express him or herself – a chance to employ creativity to its fullest.

But wait, there’s more.

A blank slate also implies redemption. How many of us would love to go back in time and do things differently? How many of us would like to go back two years? Two months? Two days? Exactly.

I find it reassuring that I can look up to the sky, even when it’s raining and chaotic, and can feel redeemed.

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. – Malachi 3:10

Peace.