…is necessary and inevitable. Yes, into every life, a little rain must fall.
However, we must not get lost in the despair of the storm, but instead look forward in hope for the sunshine that will follow. The rain won’t last forever…the sun will shine again.
We cannot feel the peace within the midst of the storm if we do not seek Him. Also, when the sun does return, we will not see it if we keep the shades drawn. We won’t feel the sun’s warmth radiating if we keep our door closed and never go outside. Likewise, we must keep our hearts open and receptive in order to experience the future good…
The Rainy Day
By: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
THE day is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains,and the wind is never weary;
The vine still clings to the mouldering wall,
But at every gust the dead leaves fall,
And the day is dark and dreary.
My life is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains,and the wind is never weary;
My thoughts still cling to the mouldering past,
But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast,
And the days are dark and dreary.
Be still, sad heart, and cease repining;
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;
Thy fate is the common fate of all,
Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.
**Note: (I found the above poem here and the photos in this post were found here.
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Yes, the rain will come. There’s no doubt about that. However, we can find healing, peace, and comfort, even in the midst of it.
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Healing Rain
By: Michael W. Smith
Healing rain is coming down
It’s coming nearer to this old town
Rich and poor, weak and strong
It’s bringing mercy, it won’t be long
Healing rain is coming down
It’s coming closer to the lost and found
Tears of joy, and tears of shame
Are washed forever in Jesus’ name
Healing rain, it comes with fire
So let it fall and take us higher
Healing rain, I’m not afraid
To be washed in Heaven’s rain
Lift your heads, let us return
To the mercy seat where time began
And in your eyes, I see the pain
Come soak this dry heart with healing rain
And only You, the Son of man
Can take a leper and let him stand
So lift your hands, they can be held
By someone greater, the great I Am
Healing rain, it comes with fire
So let it fall and take us higher
Healing rain, I’m not afraid
To be washed in Heaven’s rain
To be washed in Heaven’s rain…
Healing rain is falling down
Healing rain is falling down
I’m not afraid
I’m not afraid…
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“…For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” –Matthew 5:45
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**Note: See Healing Rain by Michael W. Smith
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Daily Provision 
Kid’s Comments
My kids are constantly saying humorous things. I just realized today, that I haven’t posted any of their funny comments in a while. I don’t ever want to get too busy, bogged down, or too consumed in daily activities that I forget to take notice of the cute things they say. In the last couple of weeks or so, I think I’ve also started to get lost in the irritations of motherhood instead of gleaning the inexplicable joy.
You know, life is that way. Both are always there…the good and the bad. However, our experiences truly become more about where we choose to put our focus! Anyway, right now, at this moment, I wish to turn my attention toward some cute, funny moments and give you a glimpse of the good. Won’t you soak it up with me?!
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One day a couple of weeks ago, Kerry came up to me…asking for my help, while furiously rubbing his eye. Kerry exclaimed: “Mommy, my eye is hurting! I think I have an ‘eye-flash‘ in it!”
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Even though I only have two children (and a boy and girl at that), I still sometimes have a difficult time keeping their names straight. One morning, I continued to call Kerry by his sister’s name.
Finally, I said to Kerry, “S-a-r-a-h…I mean Kerry..Sorry, Mommy’s just getting old.”
Of course, like his daddy and his grand-daddy, little Kerry was very understanding and gracious about it.
“You’re getting OLD and WEIRD!” jokes little Kerry. “Hee, Hee, Hee!”
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One day, a week or so back, the kids and I were at a local park. As usual, Sarah quickly made many new friends, but Kerry was a little apprehensive and tentative. Another little boy had been trying to play with him, when Kerry suddenly (and ever so “politely”) made the following proclamation:
“I don’t know you, kid!! I don’t know you, and you don’t know me!”
The other friendly little boy reminded me of Sarah. He quickly responded, “Hi. My name is Ethan, and I am four.”
From that moment on, the two were instantly pals and got along great!
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