Rain, Rain

It has been raining here for about 6 weeks! I think the drought is moving towards breaking - praise God! The rain hasn't been heavy, but it has been most days that is has been sprinkling. I still have cracks in my front yard but the weeds and some grass has started growing! The drive around Melbourne West and towards the airport in Geelong and the drive to Ballarat are now green - no longer bare red earth and a few remnants on golden straw-like grass stubble.

It is an absolute delight to see the heavens open up! I have always loved the rain. I was born in the last major drought 25-30 odd years ago. Mum said when it was raining when I was a toddler I stood at the window for ages trying to figure out what was happening - I had never seen rain before! My grandparents owned a farm, so I know the importance of rain for rural communities.

After reading the Scriptures, I believe that rain is an predominately a blessing from God. He delights to quench the thirst of the land and its inhabitants, and bring new growth. I acknowledge that because of the theology of the fall, the earth groans from the consequences of man and that rain does not always fall in its due season, but when it does, we see God's goodness breaking through.

I love rain, and am joyous as I endure this cold, wet place I call my new home.

:) Jen