Let it rain

This morning started out like most mornings.  I woke up at 4:30 AM and did my normal routine of going jogging with my sister's in sweat.  We were two laps away from finishing our 3 miles when it began to drizzle.  It was so refreshing to feel the rain on my face,the wind began to pick up and a cool breeze began to blow.  Just a half an hour prior to that it was so thick and humid that I was almost ready to give up from pure exhaustion. We stuck through it though.  We were able to help each other get through two of our Bible verses that we memorized through the Summer so it was well worth the sweat.  What a relief it was to have that rain fall on us.  We began to run faster just in case it turned out to be a storm.  All three of us were giggling like little girls as we finished.  What a gift it was to feel refreshed after enduring that tough run.  

Rain.  I'm usually not excited for rain.  It's actually something I dread.  It can be such a damper sometimes.  Some people are counting their raindrops in feet in some states right now.  It can put someone's plans to a complete halt and sometimes cause destruction to one's home.   Here I am embracing it, thanking God for this wonderful gift of rain.  By the time we finished our run the rain had stopped.  We huddled together for our prayers and then went home to begin our day. 

The whole ride home I reflected on Lamentations 3:22-23 "The Lord’s lovingkindnesses  indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail.  They are new every morning;  Great is Your faithfulness." (NASB) I know it's such a small thing, it's just rain.  However, it was a great reminder that everyday He has new mercy for me.  My sins are washed clean because of my Savior.  I reflect on how my mind used to think before getting swept up by His Grace and can't help but think how much he loves me.  As I walk up to my house I look at the flower that sits at my back door.  It was glistening bright from the raindrops still dripping as the sun just started to come up.  I take a deep breath and embraced it's beauty right in front of me.  Just one more reason to whisper "Thank You."