Sweetness of Showers – A 2MefromHim Devotional

Posted by on Apr 3, 2017 | 4 comments

Sweetness of Showers – A 2MefromHim Devotional

Sweetness of showers soaking sun-dried earth is a treasure in our high desert mountains. The metaphor of showers of blessing takes on special meaning when you live with drought. Join me in meditating on the blessings of God during the storms of life. I would love to hear your comments.

 

2MefromHim Devotionals

Sweetness of Showers

You gave abundant showers, O God;
you refreshed your weary inheritance.

Psalm 68:9

Sweetness of Showers scripture

I awakened to the staccato of rain on skylights! Heaven to a desert-born girl in drought-stricken mountains. Steady rain that seeps deep into drought-dried ground is a gift from God!

Living in the desert is trying when spring winds sweep dust clouds across the road, obscuring the mountains in thick, brown haze. High wind warnings, fire weather warnings, and memories of forest fires, too close for comfort overwhelm my mind.

For desert-dwellers, rain, fog, snow, hail, moisture in any form is reason for rejoicing, for songs springing from dryness-cracked lips. I rush to the porch, enjoying the feel of humidity on my skin, the sweet drip of water from my roof, and sparkling droplets on barely-budding branches.

Spring comes late to our high altitude home. The howl of gusts in the chimneys wears on nerves, making me long for the gentle, sweet sound of showers, the fresh scent of wet pine and piñon, the trickle of rainwater in drainpipes, and the splash of puddles on the drive.

Wailing winds remind me of the times I have wandered from sheltering in my heavenly Father’s arms, the moments when He seemed distant, though I am the one who stepped away. Wind shuddering and shaking the house is a lonely feeling, causing me to crave warmth and fellowship with the One who controls the storm. There is safety in the presence of God like snuggling near a fire’s flame on a wintery day, the solace of knowing the tempest cannot harm, no matter how it moans and buffets.

Sweetness of Showers 1

Like a homeless person on a dark, blustery day, the times when I fail to seek God’s words of  wisdom and guidance, His strength to weather the squalls in life are lonely, frightening times. Fear takes hold without certainty of shelter and safety. Doubts prey on my mind like the howling coyotes seeking a meal in the dark of night. A drought of the soul.

David often speaks of enemies in his Psalms. He knew the isolation of being hunted and hungry. He also knew the security of walking close to His Father God, the one able to keep his enemies at bay, the one source of solace and sustenance for his soul.

Sweetness of Showers 2

Lord, hold me close when life’s trials threaten. Fill me with sweet showers of blessing from your Spirit. Let me bask in the life-giving sweetness of your word and feel the comfort of your love.

© Copyright by Norma Gail Thurston Holtman, March 30, 2017

About the Author:

Norma Gail is the author of the contemporary Christian romance, Land of My Dreams, winner of the 2016 Bookvana Religious Fiction Award. A women’s Bible study leader for over 21 years, her devotionals and poetry have appeared at ChristianDevotions.us, the Stitches Thru Time blog, and in “The Secret Place.” She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. Norma is a former RN who lives in the mountains of New Mexico with her husband of 40 years. They have two adult children.

Connect with Norma:

Website: www.normagail.org

Amazon Author page: http://www.amazon.com/Norma-Gail/e/B00ILHXBAK/

Book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQbZIoC_JSE

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorNormaGail

Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+NormaGailwrites

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/normagailth/boards/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7874459

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Norma_Gail

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/norma-gail-thurston-holtman/42/71a/3b2

Book Links:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Land-My-Dreams-Norma-Gail/dp/1941103170

Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas: https://lpcbooks.com/norma-gail/

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/land-of-my-dreams-norma-gail/1119606864?ean=9781941103173

4 Comments

  1. Showers of blessings from the Lord. Rain showers this morning for the ground to ensure moisture for the farmers crop, gardens, flowers and nature. Beautiful thought this Monday morning.

    • Thank you, Marilyn! God bless your day!

  2. Beautiful reminder to me since moving to the desert <3 Thank you for sharing.

    • You’re so welcome! Thanks for stopping by and taking time to comment!

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This

Did you enjoy this?

If so, please help spread the happiness! Share this post with your friends!

%d bloggers like this: