Water, water everywhere. Like the
nursery rhyme, Rain, rain go away, come again another day little Johnny wants
to play... is the song of all the people who have faced flood and heavy rains
in their life ready for the next...
Is it
raining, little flower ?
Be glad of
rain;
Too much sun
would wither thee;
'Twill shine
again.
The clouds
are very black, 'tis true;
But just
behind them shines the blue.
Art thou
weary, tender heart?
Be glad of
pain:
In sorrow sweetest
virtues grow,
As flowers in
rain.
God watches,
and thou wilt have sun,
When clouds
their perfect work have done.
By Lucy
Larcom.
Last month, when I landed in God's
own country, thick dark clouds were seen in the sky. The lightning was as if
the director of a film is commanding; lights on, camera on, action. The voice
of thunder, was so loud that it might burst my eardrums. Suddenly there, was a heavy
downpour of rain as if the heavens had opened its windows. I, could see people
running, for shelter hither and thither, panic stuck among everybody as,
everyone started to remember the old cyclone incident, which happened an year
back in 2018, and left many lives shattered. What a devastation there was. After
about 3 weeks, I received a call from one of my dear friend, who wanted to meet
me after two decades so, I invited her to my place. After, a light refreshment,
we sat down to talk about our life's
stories. To my amazement, the girl who was strong during her teens, was seen shattered
and heartbroken while, narrating her life's incident. I could see, tears
running down her cheek, when she was sharing with me. She, was not having any solace in her heart. I,
was thinking to console her with which verse, suddenly the character of Joseph
took frame in my mind and God enlightened my mind to speak from Genesis. I thank God, that I
could lay out the character sketch of Joseph. As, to how he was beaten, and
thrown in the cistern, which was empty and dark in the wilderness. Later, he was sold as a slave, then seduced by the wife
of his master, Pothiphar for which, he was imprisoned. With no fault of his
own, he had to suffer but, still he did not utter a word from his mouth. He did
not lose his hope, and waited for God to act. In fact God, did his action and
Joseph, experienced sun rays fall on his face, after the fierce storm and thick
clouds which he had to grow thru. Sometimes, our life seems to be overwhelmed
with problems, disastrous and stressful onward journey. Every single moment we just
think to quit. No money to pay the bills, Children are having educational
problem, your health issues, your
relationship issues, your family issues, one after another. How much ever; the
storm may be fierce and strong trust Him who has called you, a ray of sun will
shine after the rain. There will be, a rainbow after the rains get over. The
storms will rage all around us, you
should not despise these storms or run away, but you should face those
storms and look onto our God. He, will make you stronger amidst those storm. Ask, God to help you and teach you through
those storms in life.
Dear friends, hope this blog will
give some solace to your heart. In this world you will have troubles. But take
heart! I have overcome the world. Troubles are a part of our life. We have just
to trust that God is there to control, and He will bring us safely' through
these storms. I’m just writing a blog post, for your encouragement. If you know
this article would help someone or encourage them, please do share with them.
I’d also love to hear from you. Please do leave a comment.
Thanks
Ann
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