Sun and Rain

Have you ever seen a rain shower while the sun was shining brightly? It's quite a sight! I saw such a shower today. It was the most inspirational thing I've seen in a long time, and I can't exactly say why... just the deep lush green of the leaves and grass, and the huge drops of cool rain on a warm afternoon - drops that sparkle like jewels reflecting in the sun...

It was almost like liquid rays of sunshine falling down. It was the kind of rain that makes you want to throw off the urge to stay dry and civilized under your umbrella and go dance.

And then the rainbow... Oh my. The dark threatening clouds moving fast to display behind them a crisp baby blue sky spotted with whiter clouds.... a sky set off by the most beautiful arch of vibrant colors.

I guess life is a little like that. In one small time period of my life, there can be both sunshine and showers - at the same time. And the sun makes the showers a beauty rather than a burden.

Reminds me of that David Crowder song:

Sun and rain
Joy and pain
Oh my soul
You never let go....