Psalm 145:9 The LORD is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works.
I have always liked the rain. Years ago when I was in my early teens, I had a very unique experience. I was standing next to the pond down the street from our house. Suddenly, the sky turned gray, and it began to thunder.
Hurriedly, I climbed the hill and headed home, intending to arrive before the lightning started. Safety was less than a block away, and I intended to get there unscathed.
As I ran down the middle of the street to keep from being struck. A lightning bolt seemed as though it was taking its aim.
I could tell that a lightning strike was imminent because the hair on my head felt like it was being pulled out of my head.
In desperation, I began to call upon the name of the Lord. “Oh Lord, help me to make it!”
Finally, within a few short moments, I arrived home.
As I closed the storm door, I turned to see a giant streak of white light hit the middle of the street right where I had been running.
Whew, that was a close one! I didn’t think about it very much after that day.
Now I know that God had held the lightning bolt and protected me from certain harm.
That experience was unique in that it did not rain. I like the rain because rain alerts me, and I’ll head for home before the weather gets too rough.
If it rains, maybe there will be no lightning.
Heavenly Father, I am grateful that You have kept me. You rule over everything, and Your tender mercies are over all Your works. Amen.