Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture
:
James 5:7-10
New Living Translation (NLT)
Patience and Endurance
7 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] be patient as you
wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who
patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring.
They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.
8 You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the
coming of the Lord is near.
9 Don’t grumble about each other, brothers and
sisters, or you will be judged. For look—the Judge is
standing at the door!
10 For examples of patience in suffering, dear brothers
and sisters, look at the prophets who spoke in the
name of the Lord.
 
Reflection:

I have always been fascinated the sound of rain it has
a soothing and therapeutic affect on me Hearing it
during the night special treat for me. My soul
welcomes it as a symbol of blessing and provision. It
is one of those things we cannot control, but we are
so grateful when it comes. I have found that it is during
the times of spiritual drought that I appreciate the rain
most.

During a time when I was in a very dry place, a very
unlikely person came into my life. We did not have a
lot in common it was hard to appreciate this person,
and our journey together was at times overwhelming.
But our mutual need for rain brought us together. And
it was that person who compelled me to cry out for rain.
Rain comes at all seasons-when we expect it and when
we don't. Today, let us ask the Holy Spirit for rain. Allow
it to fall afresh on you when it does, say some water.
You may need to bring it to a thirsty soul.

Prayer:

Lord, help me to appreciate the time of rain. Show me
how to remember that you are present in all seasons.
Amen

(Covenant Home Alter, author Gricel Medina)