Rain

With the extremely long and cold weather we've had this winter, I was disappointed to see it raining today.  I had went to the grocery store and when I came out, it was raining.  That meant the bags getting wet, me getting wet, and now this lovely coughing in my chest that the rain probably didn't help.  Rain also means Jeff's arthritis bothering him and usually that comes with a grumpy mood...  Rain also means that I am usually chilled to the bone and wishing I had a fireplace and the time and luxury to curl up with a good book.  So today, rain is not the welcome experience it is like other times such as Summer when a refreshing rain breaks up the heat of the day.  No, today, the rain is a cold, dreary end to a much too short weekend. Well, at least here in the physical...

Yet, it makes me think about rain from heaven.  ~Come on and rain down on me, rain down on me Lord~  Rain from heaven is blessing.  So much of God's Word is tied with water and and rain.  From the rain Elijah prayed for that broke the drought to references of showers of blessing.  Even the great flood - forty days and nights of rain...  Hmm...  Guess I should quit complaining, huh??

Rain cleanses.  Rain is required for life.  When it rains, it nourishes and feeds all of God's creation.  No matter what this week holds ~ weather, stress, illness, or situations ~ I am declaring tonight that I will Bless the Lord and dance in the very rain from heaven.  So, if you see me with a smile on my face this week, know that it's raining in my spirit!!!  :)

Ezekiel 34:26  And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.

Acts 14:17 Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy."

Deuteronomy 28:12 The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none.

Psalm 68:9 You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance.

Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.

The above are just a few of the good scriptures about rain.  Get in and get some!!!!!  Love to you all!!!