The spring rains did not come and the summer heat was worse than it had ever been. All the fields in the area were parched, dusty, and brown. Our livelihood, our way of life, was wilting away. Most mornings we would search the sky for any sign of relief, for a hint of rain on the horizon. Days turned into arid weeks and soon became months. Everywhere faithful people prayed.
The ministers, priest and rabbi of our local churches announced that there would be a special service to pray for rain on the following Saturday. They asked that everyone bring an object of their faith. So come Saturday morning we all gathered in the town square. People came with anxious faces and hopeful hearts. Looking around you could see the Bibles, Book of Prayers, crosses, crucifixes, pictures of Jesus – and you could tell the Catholic because of their rosaries.
And so we prayed. We prayed a mighty prayer of praises for God, praises for His divine protection, and petitions for rain. We sang, prayed some more, and heard the minister proclaim our faith in Jesus. And then we prayed some more. Just as the hour of prayer was concluding, and as if by some divine cue, a soft rain began to fall. Cheers swept the crowd as they held their treasured objects high in gratitude and praise. The Pentecostals were shouting out their Hallelujahs with arms raised in ecstasy. The Catholics even got excited and were waving their rosaries, whipping them around in a frenzy.
But one symbol of faith seemed to overshadow all the others; one person had brought an umbrella.
Source: Friarmusings
You have made a mistake in the tag of the picture. That should probably read as a 3 instead of a 5.
That would be “lying”, eh”
What? You don’t look like it.
Ummmm…. no comment. 😛
My eyes are still functioning. If you say so, I have to believe your word.
If you are looking at this picture, this woman is over 2,000 years old! That’s Mary Magdalene. 😛
Ah, so? That’s why it looks very familiar. I thought at first, it was a Mona Lisa. Or Helen of Troy. 🙂
Wow to have been there, the feeling must of been amazing. 🙂
Yes. Go and bring your umbrella 😛
Beautiful!!!! What a wonderful way to spend a birthday! Blessings on your day!
Yes, exactly the way I planned and wanted to. Very memorable age number and place. Thank you for your blessings and to you as well.
Did you bring the umbrella?
http://www.godvine.com/Talented-Little-Girl-Left-the-Judges-Speechless-and-Gets-a-Standing-Ovation-4163.html
Actually, I did. I travel with umbrella all the time. A habit and thank you for the link. My sister recommend this site.
Aha! My pleasure!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Oh shoot! I missed your birthday? Dang! Looks as though you had a great one, though … Happy belated birthday, Perpetua! =^.^=
You forgot? I forgot mine long time ago even my age. Thank you for the wishes.
Now that is faith!!
You had a birthday? Hope it was a happy one Miss P, and that all the rest will be just as happy!!
That was many moons ago and it was. Today is my birthday and had a good celebration with family. Thank you, Ms. g.