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I can't stop the rain so let's get wet together
February 11, 2007 09:59 PM PST
This cast is a bit different because you won't hear my voice. This is just a song. Why am I doing this? I met a friend that is an amazing person with a beautiful spirit...and she feels completely ugly because of a disease that she's stuck with. She didn't contract it or do anything that lead to it. Truth be told, God just allowed her to be hit with this disease that tears her up inside. I have prayed, and dwelled on this and all I keep coming back to is this verse in the Bible it says that the rain falls on everyone, righteous and wicked alike...and if I were being honest I would say that in this moment, that brings no comfort to me. Today, I think that this verse pretty much stinks. Sure, I can offer an "umbrella" of comfort in a listening ear, but that will only bring temporary comfort. The crummy thing about umbrellas is that they don't work very well, and they aren't reliable, and they really don't stop the rain, they just deflect it for a moment...and eventually they let the rain back in. This song just made me think of this friend, and how much I wish I could do more than offer a crummy umbrella while standing in the rain for a moment, and how much I want to know why God won't make the rain stop for some people like her, and other friends who have other struggles that just don't go away. If he won't make the rain stop...at least we can find comfort in his promise to stand there and get wet with us. |
Podcast SummaryWelcome to The Gathering, a place where I openly wrestle with real life struggles of life, faith and spirituality.Download a few episodes - old and new to hear what I mean I believe that there is more to life than what I can see with my eyes. I don't think I have all the answers, but I believe that we can discover a better life together through passionate conversations & the experiences we all bring to the table. I hope that these podcasts will inpire conversations about faith, love and hope. If you like what you hear, make sure to "add me as a friend" and "Become a fan". Don't forget to add your comments by sending an email or calling my audio comment line. peace & love, m@ "I wear the black for those who've never read or listened to the words that Jesus said." Johnny Cash Member of the United Christian Faith Ministries - Become an Ordained Christian Minister Want to chat with me on Skype to join the dialogue? Check the status button below to see if I'm online! <!-- Skype 'My status' button http://www.skype.com/go/skypebuttons --> <script src="http://download.skype.com/share/skypebuttons/js/skypeCheck.js" type="text/javascript"></script> If I'm not online right now, you can look me up on Skype by searching for: jointhegathering About Mat
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