Good morning my friends, our weather is the cream of the crop this morning. It is warmer than it has been and the sun is shining brightly. Oh Happy Day.
In prayer this morning, I prayed for you and yours asking God to see your needs this day and provide a way for you to meet them. I asked special prayer for my sweet friend who lost her leg yesterday and was placed on a ventilator, she was doing much better last evening and might be able to get off of the vent as soon as this afternoon. I had a special prayer request for a special young woman going through some very strong trials today, in our morning circle of prayer we prayed fervently for the board she has to stand before to be lenient with her as our Father in heaven is with us. I continued to pray for the family of Susan Powell as they still search for their daughter's remains now they have to say goodbye to their grandson's. Father we know not why people do the things they do, only you do..we ask for understanding and for peace in heart knowing that these babies are now with their mom in the arms of love. I ask peace in heart, calm in mind and comfort in body for all, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Run in the Rain
She had been shopping with her Mom in Wal-Mart. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red-haired, freckle-faced image of innocence.
It was pouring outside -- the kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth that it has no time to flow down the spout. We all stood there under the awning and just inside the door of the Wal-Mart. We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day.
I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child, came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.
Her voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in. "Mom, let's run through the rain," she said. "What?" Mom asked. "Let's run through the rain!" she repeated. "No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit," Mom replied. This young child waited about another minute and repeated: "Mom, let's run through the rain." "We'll get soaked if we do," Mom said. "No we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning," the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm. "This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?" "Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, 'If God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!'"
The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain. We all stood silently. No one came or left in the next few minutes. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life, a time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith. "Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If GOD lets us get wet, well maybe we just needed washing," Mom said. They off they ran.
We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles. They held their shopping bags over their heads just in case. They got soaked. But they were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran too. I got wet. I guess I needed washing.
Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away your precious memories. So don't forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories every day. I hope you will take time to run through the rain!
- Story by Bob Perks -
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