In Faith A Child Brings A Umbrella. Do You Bring A Umbrella Or Something Else?

United States
June 14, 2007 2:41pm CST
"...The fields were parched and brown from lack of rain and the crops lay wilting. People were anxious and irritable as they searched the sky for any sign of relief. Days turned into arid weeks and still no rain came. The ministers and priests of the local churches called for an hour of prayer at the town square the following Saturday. They requested everyone bring an object of faith for inspiration At high noon, the townspeople turned out en masse, filling the square with hopeful hearts. The ministers were touched to see the variety of objects clutched in prayerful hands...holy books, crosses, rosaries. When the hour ended, as if on magical command, a soft rain began to fall. Cheers swept the crowd as they held their treasured objects high in gratitude and praise. From the middle of the crowd, one symbol of faith seemed to stand above all others. "A small nine-year-old child had brought an umbrella." -- ******************************************************************** What objects of faith do you hold dear as you enter into each new day? If you dream of financial security, are you holding on to last month's overdraft statement, or the image of that first million earned? If health is your goal, are you holding on to the doctor's dire diagnosis, or the image of a whole and healthy body? If love is your aim, are you thinking about the last relationship that ended so badly, or envisioning the special someone in your life and the joy the two of you will share? Since we tend to draw to us those things we think about most, it just stands to reason that you're going to attract more rainfall with an umbrella, whether in thought or hand, than a mental image of a dry spell. May your mental umbrellas always draw showers of blessing to you. I myself always try to just bring a umbrella. Knowing that God will do as he says.----Sunshinelady
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
15 Jun 07
Wow - great message and something I am going to have to work on - getting out an umbrella ASAP for all areas you mentioned.
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• United States
15 Jun 07
I have these come in on a regular basis and I like to read them. They remind me so many times of things that are good to remember. Sometimes as people we start to believe that we can do it on our own and forget no matter what we bring faith is the most important. This child's faith was amazing and I strive to have that kind of faith.
@gberlin (3836)
15 Jun 07
I bring an umbrella! Thanks for the story and a reminder to practice our faith in God.