Jan
23
2010
23
2010
Rain
Filed under: Following Jesus
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. *Psalm 56:3
We’ve spent the last 6 days in rain. Pouring, pounding, rain. With a little tornado thrown in for good measure. The irony is that we are in the desert. We thoroughly expected for it to be warm, sunny, and generally amazing. It wasn’t.
But today, the sun is out. Things are drying out…and we are moving on. I am slowly learning to appreciate the beauty and the process in the rain…and not focus entirely upon the storm.
And such is life. Things don’t go as we expect. Our ideas of how things are “supposed” to be are shattered. But we serve a sovereign God who KNOWS what He has planned for us. And they are good things. We may not see the purpose of the hard times initially. But He is always forming, always planning, always knowing, always doing what is BEST for His children. He knows about the rain and He can handle it. Rest and let Him. And after the rain…a rainbow.
Posted by Sara @ 10:13 am | Leave a Comment
23
2010
beautiful.
23
2010
That must have been very exciting. You write about it beautifully though.
23
2010
i love this post! the image is beautiful as are your words…and of course Scripture is always a good way to re-align your attitude.
hope your weekend is fabulous!
tiny twig
23
2010
We’ve gotten a lot of rain lately too, and then yesterday snow, a real treat! We’re new to our area, and this year’s snow was heavier than they get most years, so a sort of double treat for the kids.
23
2010
My sister in law sent this post to me to read. I needed it.
23
2010
Just what I needed today. BTW, happy dreadiversary (sp?). You’re an inspiration, not only because you are brave and courageous, but, I insist, Jesus shines through you. God bless!
23
2010
it’s the middle of summer here – we’ve just had one of our longest dry spells on record (no rain at all for two months plus) and the only reason it’s not getting any longer is that we had ten minutes of rain last night. that resets the counter. there’s a lot of desert in western australia, but even cyclone season hasn’t made much of a difference to where we live this year.
*sigh* i’m a winter person.
23
2010
I don’t usually comment on here, but I just have to thank you Sara for writing this post! It is something that I really needed to hear right now. We get a lot of rain on the Canadian west coast, and the winters can be really dark and long. And figuratively, life can have those rainy seasons too, and it feels great to know that God has it in control. Phew.
23
2010
Man..thanks Sara for letting God use you to minister to others. I really, really needed to hear such uplifting words of encouragement just now. He does have a plan for each one of us. (Reminds me of an older comforting song by Waterdeep…should check them out!)Finding the beauty in storm…i like that. Your words really touched my spirit
23
2010
you have no idea how much i needed this reminder!
ps. for almost a year i keep coming back to this desire to go raw. everything lately is pointing to it, but i am on information overload (not too mention single working mom, and grad student!) what is THE ONE resource someone needs to get started?!
thanks for living wildly….so inspiring are you!!
23
2010
Sara…
pretend i didn’t ask that raw question above….just discovered your coaching tab on happy foody. feeling terrible tacky now.
BUT totally keep the part about how much i needed the reminder and how inspiring you are!
xoxo
24
2010
Everytime, i meane EVERYTIME i come to your blog im left totally inspired and wanting to live a better life.
These things that you said in this post i need to constantly remember but usually i forget.
How can i build this trust? because i feel that i really need to build it. At times my trust grows but then it comes low again and i become unsure of my faith.Or i want to have a strong faith but something just stops me from believing.
Oh and your dreads…..i love them so much and you’ve inspired me to get dreads, i cant stop thinking about it! (but my hair is really short right now so i need to practice my patience in waiting for it to grow!)
im sorry for my babble
Thanks for being you
24
2010
Am in the middle of a metaphorical storm, so thanks for the reminder about watching for the Rainbow!
24
2010
After all the rain, wind, and even a little snow here. We saw a glorious FULL rainbow two days ago. Beautiful post.
24
2010
Are you in AZ? It’s been crazy there…
Hope you enjoyed the rain and the little “pause” in your schedule.
Traveling blessings on you as you go forward.
Thanks for sharing your life with us. I’m enjoying getting to know you (and all the interesting people you meet) through your blog!
OM
24
2010
Amen!
I particularly love the rain, but I totally relate to your topic… we all have those stormy seasons in life. Thank you God that your in control of my life.
Here’s two beautiful song from Francesca Battistelli “Behind the Scenes” and “Beautiful, Beautiful” I pray it touches the hearts of everyone who listens to them. Sorry, I couldn’t post a link, but youtube them lol… Many blessings, Liliana♥
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHBDw7V0Mg4
25
2010
Sara! thanks for your post! Last night at church I was really struggling to connect in worship. I knew something was holding me back but i didn’t know what. So I just stopped striving to figure it out and let it wash over me. I’m afraid. Of what my life would look like if I actually fully accepted God’s (and others) love. If i lived as his beloved.
anyway. still processing, but your post was very timely. Thanks!
25
2010
Thank you, Sara. I needed to read that this morning. I’m sure I will come back to be reminded a few times over the next few months. Thanks for being obedient when God leads you to write or say something, even if you aren’t sure who the message is for. Love you, girl.
25
2010
Hi Sara. I was excited to stumble upon your blog. I’ve been reading about Boho girl for several years (lurking!). I live in Ames as a transplant from Columbus Ohio. We’ve been here almost 6 years, and don’t plan on leaving. There is a restaurant here called Thai Spice, which isn’t bad. Hubby and I are always looking for Thai Restaurants. Where is the one in Des Moines? Those spring rolls look heavenly! Are you originally from Des Moines?
25
2010
you are truly beautiful;
your spirit is so gentle!
maybe one day our paths will cross.
25
2010
Oh, the rainbow…my son ran excitedly up the drive from the bus today pointing to one of the brightest rainbows I’ve seen, and complete from end to end. It looked as though we could go find it exploring the neighbor’s field! What a good God to provide such a beautiful promise to his children.
25
2010
The past couple of weeks have been very difficult for me. I have felt so alone and afraid. Right now, I am staying at a friend’s house because I don’t have a home to be at, watching cold January rain fall. Your post reminded me that God is there and that no matter where I am, it’s going to be okay because He’s got a plan. I know that my rainbow is coming.
Thank you so much for giving me some hope.
25
2010
Sara,
I absolutely LOVE the rain—–as long as I don’t have to be out in it! The simple beauty of rain washes over my soul and does for me what it does for the world outside—-cleans and refreshes it, reminding me that God is the God of love and forgiveness and brand new days!!
Blessings, Patti
25
2010
I’m so glad this post was timely for many of you…it was a post that I wasn’t planning on writing, but felt like I needed to for some reason. I love it when God confirms that.
Patti…I WANT to love the rain more! So thank you for your words
I have a dear friend who loves the rain, and I love that about her. I am trying to calm myself and let myself rest in the rainy times (literally and figuratively!)
25
2010
*sigh*
I needed this too. Thanks Sare.
26
2010
…all we have to do is surrender to him
**great pic!!
26
2010
beautifully said sara
27
2010
i think you must be near where i grew up. they had some crazy rain and a possible tornado. BUT, the desert after the rain is so so so beautiful. The washes are running full and flowers are blooming. I miss it!
29
2010
Thanks- I needed this.
1
2010
This struck a cord with me too.
It’s been a very rough year. I know I am blessed, but sometimes it is challenging to focus on the good when I feel overcome by the tough.
Thanks Sara!
11
2010
Hi – I just stumbled across your blog, and wanted to let you know that this post really meant a lot to me.
My son was born six years ago, with a major congenital heart defect – hypoplastic left heart syndrome. We knew before he was born, and I had to deliver him a long way from home, close to a specialist hospital, because he needed major surgery straight after he was born.
Before we left, my dad gave me a letter, telling us that he’d be thinking of us and praying for us, and quoted this same verse – ‘What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee’.
It meant a lot to us then, and our little Charlie came through his surgery with flying colours.
But my dad died from cancer last October. We miss him such a lot. Charlie will be going back into hospital in a few weeks for his third round of open-heart surgery, and it will be the first time without my dad – Charlie’s grandpa – there to support us through it.
I still have that letter Dad wrote before Charlie was even born, and the little verse he quoted is even more precious now.
I don’t really know why I’m telling you all this, but I just wanted you to know that the verse, photo and post that you wrote really struck a chord with me. Thank you. x