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For those of us in the Wichita area, I am seeing many comments on Twitter & Facebook about the need for the rain to stop.  It seems like it has been raining forever.  What adds to the frustration is that for many it is Spring Break and we want to get outside.  As I was drinking coffee & reading books this morning, God brought to mind a verse that might help brighten our day.   "I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth." (Genesis 9:13) As we complain about the rain, let us remember God's promise to us via the rainbow.  Not only that He would not flood the whole earth again, but all of the promises of God.  Here are a few of them: He will never leave us or forsake us, He is with us always, He loves  us, He protects & provides for us, He has forgiven us, redeemed us, empowered us by the Holy Spirit.  Hopefully these promises can brighten your day despite the rain outsid...

I was awakened today by the rain. I was glad to hear the rain as my lawn definitely needed some moisture. When I think of rain I think of several things: refreshing, nourishing, relaxing, cleansing, growing. As I laid in bed, I thought about how this rain was soothing and helping me go back to sleep. I also wished I would have left my van outside so the rain could clean it off (I hate washing my van and I do it rarely if ever). I also thought about our flowers and trees and grass and how this rain was bringing needed growth, refreshment and nourishment. All of these things reminds me of what God does in our lives. God brings us relaxation and peace as we trust in Him. Through forgiveness in Jesus Christ, we are cleansed from our sins. When we are dry in our spiritual walk, he brings refreshment through His Word. As the Holy Spirit works in us the process of sanctification , we are nourished and grow and are made more like Christ. May the triune God be the "rain" we ...