This has been a hot, dry summer for those who live in the state of Georgia. My parents and sister live in the Atlanta area and have mentioned on several occasions just how little rain they have received this summer. Everyone in North Georgia has even been banned from watering their lawns since the beginning of September. Aside from being a little concerned about the health of my dad’s lawn, I haven’t worried too much about Georgia’s lack of rainfall.
Last night on the news, Mary Beth and I saw that drastic measures are now being taken to try and conserve as much water as possible. Even after seeing this news, I wasn’t that worried about the people in Georgia. We now live in a day and age where drought doesn’t seem to affect our lives as much as in the past. We have all of the appropriate measures (reservoirs, water towers, etc) in place to store up water should a shortage occur. That’s why it never occurred to me to pray for rain.
Mary Beth and I were talking last night and she shared with me that when she and Caleb prayed together that night, they prayed for rain in Atlanta. I thought it a little odd that of all the things to pray for, they prayed for rain. After thinking about this for a while, it struck me that for some of my ancestors, praying for rain was a daily ritual. Farmers understand this much better than the rest of us. Their livelihood depends on God to provide rain to water their crops.
Thinking of all of this reminds me how much I depend on God for my daily existence. Whether I acknowledge it or not, God provides everything for me. Sometimes I think I shouldn’t trouble God about the little things in my life, but how wrong I am!
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.
Just as I delight in every detail of my son, Caleb, God delights in our details. He just wants us to ask Him.
By the way, the forecast for Atlanta today calls for rain…
October 18th, 2007 at 10:13 am
Great message! I have said the same thing to several people this week. We too often take the most amazing blessings for granted until we don’t have them. Our Governor has asked us to conserve water in every way possible. He needs to ask us to humble ourselves and petition the One who gives rain. Today we have only had a few sprinkles,but 70% chance for the rest of the day. Tell Caleb to keep praying!
October 18th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Way to go Caleb!! Your grammie is so proud of you. I am praying for rain too.
October 18th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Thanks for the prayers! We are praying too! It’s amazing how we take something like water forgranted. I know that God will answer our prayers. We love you guys! Keep up the prayers Caleb!!
October 18th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
Great point, Case! Sometimes we forget that we are dependent on God to provide our daily bread and all the other things we would be desperate without.
October 24th, 2007 at 10:49 pm
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