I saw God wash the world last night
with His sweet showers on high,
and then, when morning came, I saw
Him hang it out to dry.He washed each tiny blade of grass
and every trembling tree;
He flung His showers against the hill,
and swept the billowing sea.The white rose is a cleaner white,
the red rose is more red,
since God washed every fragrant face
and put them all to bed.There’s not a bird, there’s not a bee
that wings along the way
but is a cleaner bird and bee
than it was yesterday.William L. Stidger
1885-1949
God washed my world last night. The rain drops were falling fast and the last rays of the sun lit them up against the darkened sky and the dark clouds looked even darker, but there was sunshine on the wet grass, sunshine on the birch trees, sunshine on my face, and sunshine turned those cold, gray water drops into drops of golden glory. Somewhere, not so very far away, there was a rainbow.
It was a moment that a camera could not truly capture, but I captured it in my heart. I went to bed with the rain dripping from the roof, and this morning there are tiny drops of water everywhere, just waiting to reflect the light of the morning sun and carry, each one, a picture of the new, fresh world, in their heart.
Today, the sun will shine again. Then all the golden dandelions will lift up their little faces to the sun, all the drops of water will glitter, and it will be beautiful- more beautiful than it was before.
Just like life, God uses “rain storms” to wash away the things in our hearts that shouldn’t be, and when the sun shines again, the heart songs are more joyful, the flowers of the heart- the ones God planted there, are even brighter there than they were if they had never known the rain, for if we know no rain, we cannot appreciate the sunshine, nor understand God’s love and care for us- in sunshine, and even more so in the rain.
If you find yourself walking today in the rain, remember that even in the rain, there is a rainbow. Embrace the rain, and know that tomorrow, the sun will shine again.
Photo by Chantel- “My World View” Spring 2009
10 Comments
Chantel,
This was a wonderful post and I really enjoyed reading it. It is good to remember that even though sometimes God brings the rain that He has a purpose and it is always to sanctify us and draw us closer to Himself. You always write very refreshing articles. Thank you!
Because of HIS Grace,
Maiden Princess
Beautifully written Chantel. How true that we appreciate the sunshine so much more after going through a stormy time…thank you!
Thank you, Chantel–that was beautiful, and its truth ministered to my heart.
What a wonderful post, Chantel!! So, so true!
This was very sweet Chantel. And I know it’s true. Thanks for posting!
that was beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Even in the storm God is God and after, His Glory is brighter and gives strength for us in Hope of a new and fresh next step as we continue to trust and walk with Him.
Chantel..thank you!!!!!
this was so beautiful to hear and ministered to me tonight,..what an amazing article!!
you are amazing writer, i hope you realize that
And Thank you for letting God use you in so many ways!!
Take care!
God Bless You!
In His Love, Jane.
This was so beautiful, and really true. I was thinking about all of the rainy times that my husband and I have been through in our relationship, and how much deeper and sweeter our relationship has become over time. As we approach our first anniversary, it makes me look forward to the rest of our lives together. I think the rainy times are a gift from God, the natural course that God has designed for two people walking together.
What an awesome poem.
My husband learned this poem in school around 1955. Each time it rains these words come to mind & he remembers the beautiful message it brings. Thanks for sharing.