RAIN
Rain greens the grass like a can of paint,
like applied fertilizer can't.
There's a luminous brightness
greening the grass with a freshness.
Aglow
it grows
overnight,
leaf green bright.
Blooms reach heavenward to receive
the rain falling on blades and leaves.
Rain welcomed
in gardens
where there's a colorful rainbow on the ground -
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple found.
More will be found tomorrow, you'll find,
when their petals unfurl in the sunshine.
Birds singing in the rain shower.
Their tune as bright as the flowers.
Cheerfully they take a bath
before the rain shower does pass.
Others hover
under cover.
Some cover their little ones
when the rain comes down on them.
Rain cools the air
and scents the air
with a freshness
and cleanness
while clouds pass over
so that others
to the east will receive
as a breeze stirs the leaves.
When rain comes in the middle of the night,
rain becomes a lullaby tonight
for this shower
passing over
is like a blessing
everlasting
sent from God above
with abiding love.
Even though rain grows more weeds
it's still a blessing, indeed,
for a free exercise program awaits.
Everyday there's an expected date.
Weeds call my name
after the rain
softens the earth making easier weeding.
I find the end result is always pleasing.
This week rain is forecasted every day.
Between the showers you'll find me, today,
putting on my gardening boots
for it's a good time to uproot
those weed seeds that sprout overnight
pushing their way into sight.
The birds are singing.
It's time for weeding...
* * * * *
Sunshine, rain, and the brown earth
are needed to give birth
to seeds
and weeds.
God's Son made a way when He came to earth
to ensure those who believe a second birth
when we believe
then receive.
In this second birth we become children of God
who dwells within to guide us on the path we trod
for earth is our temporal home.
Heaven is our eternal home.
Our journey on earth will be full of difficulties,
disappointments, sorrows, troubles, and a lot of worries,
all of which are temporary,
seemingly making us contrary.
The Bible tells us to expect
life to be less than perfect.
But the Bible also gives us abiding hope
for Jesus has overcome, to help us cope.
So when a little rain rains on your parade
in the form of troubles, which sometimes cascade,
remember adversity builds faith
which in turn will grow us more Christ-like.
I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God
unless he is born again.
John 3:3
We live by faith, not by sight.
II Corinthians 5:7
In this world you will have trouble.
But take heart! I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
For our light and momentary troubles
are achieving for us an eternal glory
that far outweighs them all.
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen,
but on what is unseen.
For what is seen is temporary,
but what is unseen is eternal.
II Corinthians 4:17-18
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom we have gained access by faith
into this grace in which we now stand.
And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings,
because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Romans 5:1-4
(Yes, there's a purpose in sufferings.
Character means Christlikeness.)
I will be glad and rejoice in your love,
for you saw my affliction
and knew the anguish of my soul.
Psalm 31:7
This morning's daily verse:
I will give you the treasures of darkness,
riches stored in secret places,
so that you may know that I am the Lord,
the God of Israel, who summons you by name.
Isaiah 45:3
Note to self:
If you feel that you're in a dark place
(unanswered prayers, terminal illness, tight finances, more),
bear in mind that God is there, alongside.
You are not alone. God knows your name.
He knows you personally. He knows what makes your heart heavy.
Those dark times are meant to build your faith and trust.
Faith and trust are the treasures, the riches,
drawing you closer to God, to know Him (heart and head knowledge).
Learn to view your difficulties from God's perspective.
Ask God to teach you what you need to learn.
Strength will come, blessings will flow, prayers will be answered, joy will return -
all in God's time.
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