“All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the Lord blows on it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.
Proverbs 20:1 ESV
Last night the sounds of thunder crashing and hail falling could be heard outside our window. For a while there, I thought I was going to have to go outside and do a rain dance, but God knew that would not be a pretty sight, so he sent refreshing rain instead. We have not had rain in abundance for several weeks now. Farmers are definitely concerned about their crops. The birds and critters living outside are searching for a place to take a bath or get a refreshing drink. We sometimes feel like we’re living in a desert – alone – with no sight of water – no oasis to refresh – no cool contentment from the heat. Rain is like a balm for withering spirits, for parched emotions and dehydrated souls. In the summer, rain is a welcome relief, especially for our lawns as they’ve all gone back into dormancy.
As I look out at the yard this morning, life has been restored. Leaves that were becoming brown from baking in the sun were now refreshed and alive. As I look out at the expanse, I can’t help but think about God’s timeless tending of His creation. When it seems everything you care about is coming to an end – when you feel dried out and worthless – when your body won’t respond to simple things like getting out of bed or brushing your teeth – when you want to crawl deeper into the hole you’ve created for yourself – that’s when God comes in. He will not give us more than we can handle. When it comes to that point, He provides a way out. He sends the refreshing rain for you to dance in. He gives hope, strength, healing and power to press on. Like the grass, we are precious to HIm.
Thank and praise Him for His wonderful gifts. Trust in HIs unfailing love. Today is a new day. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow will be even better.
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This brought tears to my eyes. First, because I pray for you both every day and hope I “see” you. Secondly, you will always be a motivational and spiritual “Mom”. I’m so happy you received rain. And how beautifully you parallel this to God’s “rain” of blessings and life just as we need them. I’ve had some painful situations in which, during 3 hours last night (during a storm) I came through a pain crisis with some relief. It takes it out of me. I have a painting of the girl reaching for the hem of Jesus in the perfect place. Through the “storm” I praised him. This morning, my backyard nearly flooded. Which is how I feel about blessings. Yesterday my labs showed going backwards again. But as you shared, God does not give us more than we can handle (I often have thought why he trusts me so much ☺️😉). Do you know how much you both inspire me? May God continue raining blessings to you both (and the farmers get exactly what they need, too). God is so good! I love you, Mama K. 💕✝️💛🙏🏻
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Now your response has brought tears to my eyes. We’re all in this battle together.l God is preparing us through this for his final protection. I’m looking at it as the final surrender, when we surrender completely to God’s plan for us. Only He knows when that will be, but it will all be for our good. Love you dear child.
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Aww, the final surrender. That’s beautiful, Mama. Thank you 💕💕🥹🥲✝️✝️✝️
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Well I did it again! I deleted accidentally, your comment on my post. I was trying to tell you that Nye is where we used to live. I would bet the Dude ranch was called The Beartooth Ranch. Does the names, James and Ellen Langston ring a bell?
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That’s the one❤️
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They were such nice people ❤️
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We got rain recently also. The first of the rains washed the air clear from the Canadian wildfires. We can see more than a couple hundred yards now. I have been praying for you and Paul. How is he?
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He has a cancerous mass in his chest – a result of treatment of prostate cancer 12 years ago. He’s feeling well. Lots of Dr appointments, tests and frustration. We’re considering palliative care.right now getting ready to frolic. We’re going on a short road trip to I don’t know where.
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Those kinds of trips are great. You never really know where you are going until you get there. I will continue praying.
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Thanks friend❤️
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