Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is ā¦ Rain.
The sound of rain often brings comfort and peace to me. There is a distinct difference in spring rain and autumn rain, yet we need both. The spring rain falls gently on young plants causing seed to germinate, rooting deeply, and eventually maturing. The autumn rain falls a bit harder, often in downpours from extended humidity. These rains fall on ground hardened from the summer, softening the soil so plantings can be pulled and the ground prepared for the following year.
Moses knew the analogy of rain would be a powerful reminder to the people:
“Let my teaching fall on you like rain; let my speech settle like dew. Let my words fall like rain on tender grass, like gentle showers on young plants” (Deuteronomy 32:2, NLT).
Through Moses’ words, the Lord implores each of us to let His Word fall likewise, on hearts tender and receptive. God’s words are meant to be refreshing to our souls, producing the fruit of obedience in our lives.
His Word falls on us in the proper season of our lives,
spring and autumn rain,
bringing about new and deep growth.
Today I am joining … Five Minute Friday and Faith On Fire and Fresh Market FridayĆĀ and Faith āĖN FriendsĆĀ .
Love your words! Thanks for sharing! Yes – I was also reminded of His promises that His word just like the rain does not return void!! Praise Him!!! Hope you have a wonderful Friday!
Another wonderful promise! May you likewise, have a wonderful day!
Great message!
Much appreciated!
I love the smell of rain!
Me too! And in each season, it truly does smell differently!
Encouraging words and a good reminder! I really do love rain, in moderation! š
The connexion to Deuteronomy is brilliant, Joanne. Thank you for this.
Andrew, it was the first verse that came to mind when I saw the word prompt. But I had to look up where it was found š Grateful you stopped here. May the Lord continue to be with you each day.
I never noticed the difference between spring and autumn rains. Thank you for that — so true. And both service their purpose. Lovely post.
Ingrid, it’s amazing how the Lord knows what to bring in each season both to this earth and to our lives. Blessings!
He brings the perfect amount and type of rain for every season. Blessings for a beautiful week ahead. I’m at #71 this week.
It’s amazing how He tends to us in every season. He truly knows exactly what is needed for growth to occur in our lives. So good to “see” you here š