Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make melody to our God on the lyre! He covers the heavens with clouds; he prepares rain for the earth; he makes grass grow on the hills. He gives to the beasts their food, and to the young ravens that cry. His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. (Psalms 147:7-11)
Rain is a soothing experience when it washes over the earth. The smell, the feel and the sound of rain softens the hardness of the world reminding us of the presence of God. We live in protected environments that shield us from "getting wet" and while this is a blessing I have discovered (to my dismay) that I don't melt in rain. Minus that lightening stuff the rain is something to walk in and open our arms to receive the bounty of God's blessings upon us. Rain reminds us of how small we are in the scheme of things. We don't turn on the fountains above and we don't bring the rain to an end. God is in control and we can only watch and be filled with wonder. It may inconveniece our lives but does it really do that much to disturb us or are we just spoiled and selfish? Rain can bring danger but so often it is merely the exercise of God's creative hand reminding man who REIGNS in heaven. Thank you Father for the rain. Thank you for Your Blessings. I love rain.
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