Friday Writing...4/24/20..."Rain, Tears"

Good Morning,

Today's Writing is called "Rain, Tears."    It was written by Beverley A. Napier who wrote the poem that is before she actually starts the devotional. Her theme is that  the hand of God reaches deep inside and cleanses us shiny clean. Beverley wrote,"I am reminded today that we must allow the Lord to gently wash those places that are inside of us. They may be places of sin, or places of pain. I don’t think that what they are is as important as what they do. If they are allowed to remain inside of our hearts and spirits, they become places that hinder us." This is not new, but it is a beautifully written thought.

God bless,

Beverley A. Napier

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Today's Devotional

"Rain, Tears"

Written by 

Beverley A. Napier

“For the soil which has drunk the rain 

that repeatedly falls upon it
 and produces vegetation useful
 to those for whose benefit it

is cultivated partakes 

of a blessing from God”

Hebrews 6:7

        
"Rain, Tears"

a gentle cleansing.

Renewed, refreshed

in the washing of Your Spirit.

Gently scrubbing,

rinsing away...

Revealing the beauty 

that You've placed there.

Strength, safety, shelter

in Your Trustworthy Hands...

Knowing where to wash

till I'm all shiny and clean.

The joy you must feel

to see Your reflection in me.

Thank You Lord.

Beverley A. Napier

I am reminded today that we must allow the Lord to gently wash those places that are inside of us. They may be places of sin, or places of pain. I don’t think that what they are is as important as what they do. If they are allowed to remain inside of our hearts and spirits, they become places that hinder us. 

When we allow the Lord to have access to these places, we begin to see and understand how deep His love is for us. We begin to realize that His purpose in our lives is to bring healing, and wholeness. We begin to see and feel that there is hope. As we allow Him to gently “wash” us, we begin to become familiar with His touch and we come to realize that we can trust Him.

“Lord, I can’t even begin to say that I understand all of the wonderful ways that you work in our lives. But what I can say is that I know you do. I want to thank you today for being a personal God. I remember the days when I was afraid to come to you, and how you gently You began to draw me. I remember how I began to trust You with more and more of myself. I thank you that who I am today is all because of You. I thank you Lord, for all that You have done, and all that You will continue to do. I pray that You will have Your way in all of our lives, today and always. Amen

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"Let It Rain"

sung by
Michael W. Smith

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Here is an uplifting graphic

for you to think about.

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