Wednesday, September 5, 2012

SOFT RAIN ONE LOVELY MORNING


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SOFT RAIN

Woke up early this morning my girls still asleep in their beds. Walked to the window to see how the day was beginning.

Rain. A slight one forming a thin curtain draping my window. Yet I still could see through it.... birds unbothered by raindrops were amazingly chirping atop a branch of a neighbor's tree across the street, clouds above fading away gently making room for the blue skies to show, life in my neighborhood slowly waking up to a new day.... to the promise of a new day.

Some people say that life's problems are like rain. It falls on anything, anyone, whenever, whatever. So much of that is true. Different kinds of rain or rainfall fall down on us as there are different kinds of troubles or challenges that man faces each day.

I like this one am having this morning. Because if troubles come like this rain - gentle and soft ......  I would still be able in spite of the pain, hurt, difficulties, or problems to see beyond it all... to see the silver lining that lies underneath the troubled heap. I would be able to understand by the grace of God that whatever troubles may be it does not necessarily have to end my world. But that rather it passes soon enough after it has done its job of teaching me the lessons it wants me to learn. And that if I have paid good attention and remained steady through it all..... I will receive the promise and reward of a better day, perhaps a better life, but most essentially a better version of my old self.

Like soft rain when it is done, I would come out of it refreshed and renewed. Gratefully alive. Reborn. Thank God.

Hope you're all having a good and blessed week.

9 comments:

  1. Ellen,

    What an appropriate comparison, troubles fall on everyone just like rain does. How true! One surely needs to keep this in mind and face what life throws with confidence that it will surely peter away like the rain letting bright sunshine come back.

    Take care

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    1. Good morning, Jack! :-) Trust you to come with your sharing of wisdom as you always do. Each time the insights expand to a bigger perception or understanding of the subject. And that is certainly most appreciated.

      Hope the day is coming out fine. Blessings to you and your family.

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    2. I would visit your page but am holding back till you inform me that you have cleansed your site of the 'enemy'. Lols! :-)

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    3. Ellen,

      It is OK now. Waiting for your valuable views.

      Take care

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    4. Thank you, Jack. Have tried just a moment ago but it's still there -- in your blog url. A message prompt again warned me of it. Does that mean that I can't visit your blog site anymore? :-(

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  2. Ahhh beautiful Ellen, Life's trouble compared to rain... ah I totally agree with this concept!
    And yes as usual love your post!

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    1. It's such pleasure to see you, Ramya. Have read about the wonderful trip in your blog. Great to see you've enjoyed it lots. I'm sure you'd be looking forward to another one like it soon.

      Blessings! And thank you for visiting and liking the post.

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  3. Ellen, this is amazing! I love how you compare our trials to rain, with the reminder that the rain will pass, but we will also in due time be refreshed. Lovely!

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    1. Hi Deb! :-) Thank you for such a lovely comment. Have been to your blog and saw bout your intended trip to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Sending you God's blessings for a successful venture out there. You're blazing a trail for others to follow. There will be more coming after you ... thanks to you. Hugs!

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