Rain, Rain, Go Away

Actually it wasn't a prayer to the rain, but to God. I had a monthly youth activity scheduled for this last Saturday and the forecast was for scattered thunder storms. No problem if the activity had been an indoor one. It occurred to me that every time I had an outdoor youth event planned, the threat and likelihood of rain loomed over it. It is true, however, that God always answered my prayer to stay the rain until after the event.

God kept the rain off and gave us plenty of sunshine as we played volleyball and several other outdoor events. I grilled some meat and we enjoyed the beautiful weather as we ate outdoors as well. Then another volleyball game. We were having a great time when all of a sudden God opened the heavens and poured out the water.

Only a few of us stayed out and played. The worse the rain got, the more teens (and adults) dropped out. It got down to only four of us playing, but we had a great time. Those who retreated enjoyed watching us getting soaked.

Once the rain stopped it was time for the message. "Blossoming Lives" and the kids were locked in. I wish I had thought about using the rain as an illustration. God truly blessed us throughout the activity, including providing some young adults to drive the teens home after the event so Nancy and I could get things cleaned up and finish in a decent time.