"Rain"

There are times in our lives, when we feel for whatever reason, that we are being drenched with nothing but rain. Rain, it seems to be a two sided thing. In some cases it is so beautiful; a graceful release from the everyday, even to the extent that we have a sudden urge to run and play in it. (Which is really exciting, if you haven't tried it I highly recommend it.) But there are times when rain seems to be not-so beautiful. It is going to rain in our lives, we have to be prepared for it. God does not promise us a easy ride, full of "sunshine and rainbows". Sure he loves to grace us with happiness, but it doesn't always work out that way. It's like the story of the Wise and Foolish man. The wise man was prepared for the rain, he had a sturdy foundation, he choose to build his life on the teachings of Jesus. The foolish man wasn't quite prepared, and the storm overwhelmed him, destroying his house. The storm is going to come, sooner or later it will rain. It will rain allot. The question is do we have the right foundation to make our way through it, and come out a stronger individual.

It is argued, of whether our trials are the workings of God, or mere coincidence. I personally feel, he wants us to live our lives without trials. But seeing as we are human and often stubborn, we make him show us the long way home. He tells us in scripture that with trials, we develop perseverance with the trials we face. I've personally seen this in my life. There have been certain things in my life, that weren't quite "good" per say, but at the same time if I hadn't of gone through them, or done some of the things I did, I wouldn't be the strong christian young lady I am to this day.

We watched a video during our church lesson the other day that impressed me. It is called the "Nooma Videos" all by Rob Bell. There are 14 in the series, I saw number one. I urge to go to Nooma.com and check it out, you can actually watch the whole "Rain" (#1) video on the website. It is a beautiful example of the love God has for us. The way he clothes us in his grace, wrapping his arms around us. Psalm 55: vs. 22 says "Cast your cares on the lord and he WILL sustain you. He will NEVER let the righteous fall. Psalm 46 vs. 1-3 "God is our refuge and STRENGTH, and Ever-Present help in trouble. Therefore we WILL NOT fear, thought the Earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

He tells us he cannot ignore the cry of the afflicted. He is there by our side ALWAYS. And we should feel so SAFE in that thought.

God Bless!

<3 Kayleigh