In the Rain

I took a walk this morning-in the rain. I put on my warm sweatshirt, topped it with a raincoat, hat and umbrella and headed out down my street. There was only a small drizzle, but it had rained enough overnight so that everything was wet.  Somehow the gray skies combined with the wetness to bring out a depth of color that was so vibrant! 

 

 

The Eucalyptus trees in the nearby park were also soaked, the rain bringing out the colors of the bark. When they are dry the trunks have dull shades of brown and gray, but today they were set off by shades of green and yellow! The rain had also heightened the scent of the eucalyptus oils, a natural diffuser. I could hear the rain dripping on my umbrella as I walked among the trees.

 

 

As I strolled through the rain I couldn't help but think of the classic movie "Singing in the Rain." If you haven't watched it, you should! In the movie one of the lead characters is so overcome with falling in love that he dances and sings his way through a downpour! He is definitely rejoicing with singing...and dancing! Why? Because he is in love.

The Bible tells us that God is this much in love with us as well.  His love for us causes Him to rejoice with singing over us! I hope today you will feel His love in a new way, allowing Him to bring new color, fragrance and joy to your life because of His great love for you!

 ^"The Lord your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Zephaniah 3:17