Sustaining Rain

Chris enjoying being outside

 Seasons change. Every year it's the same. The seasons stay in order as God designed. There are rainy times and dry times, and a mix in between. Caregiving has its similarities. We have hard times (not that all caregiving isn't hard!), and times when things may not be perfect, but at least they are a little bit better. Sometimes, it seems like God sends just what we need, and it's usually in the driest times for our souls.

Maybe it's a phone call from an old friend we haven't connected with in a long time. For me, it might be a new client or an offering to help pay for printing costs for Pakistani Bible study guides. But eventually the rain will come on our dry and weary souls. It may not last forever, and it might not last long at all, but it will come.

In Psalm 68:9, David says that God sends a plentiful rain, He restores and confirms His heritage when it is dry and weary. (amp.) I heard a phrase in a song written by Dennis Jernigan that stuck with me. Basically, it said the drier the ground the sweeter the rain - and boy is that true.

We can trust that God will rain on our dry and weary souls. He will bring the refreshing as He promised in Isaiah. In fact, He promised in Deuteronomy 11:11 that He would send rain in due season to ensure a crop. Here once again is a picture of God providing for our souls. Yes, I know He provides for our physical needs. But it's comforting to know that He brings rain in the natural and in the spirit so we don't dry up and blow away. His rain allows us to thrive, even in the hardest times. He is the refreshing to our souls. He is the living water! I love that He provides for our whole beings.

Today, I'll remind myself that God will water my soul. I'll meditate on the truth that He is the keeper and sustainer of my soul and I will rest assured that He's got me covered no matter what. My declaration today will be: my weary soul will not die of thirst or starvation because the God of creation is sending rain and provision.I will let Him keep me today! Will you join me?



Cover of "Peace Out It's in the Bible!"

 Peace Out! It's in the Bible is a 31-day devotional that is focused on letting God's peace reign in our hearts - no matter what. You can get the eBook from my shop at Buy Me A Coffee. Or the print and kindle versions are available in my Amazon Shop.

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM

    I do the same rolled up washrag in my hubbys hand to prevent cuts from his fingernails.

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    1. Jeanie OlingerOctober 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM

      I've used washrags and all sorts of stuff - each hand is a bit different, so I have had to be a little creative! lol

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