Sweet Rain

I can't recall how long ago it was that we had rain.  Weeks and weeks, at least.  The grass is brown, the plants are thirsty.  Today was the first good soaking rain we have had in quite some time.  I notice first of all the smell of a good rain.  I got one deep breath full and loved it.  This evening it is quite cool, in the sixties!  It is pure bliss.

Sadly, I hear on the news that the southern part of the country is suffering from 110 and above dangerous temperatures.  My heart goes out to them.  I also see that there is a serious drought in many areas,  which has devasted the plants, animals, and earth!   Of particular interest,  the news commentator mentioned the dangers for athletes, and how coaches have never dealt with temperatures this bad before. How will they decide to cancel the practice?  As a parent, I think I would make that decision on my children's behalf.

Whatever the causes,  we are clearly in a time of extreme weather patterns, from hurricanes to droughts, from blizzards to extreme heat to wildfires.

Some would rush to say it is because of global warming;  others would propose that God's judgment is near.

I do not know the reasons or the explanations or the meaning.  I don't have those answers.  I do find comfort in knowing the one in whom I believe, and confidence in the life I anticipate ahead.