As I sat down to write this blog complaining to God about the lack of rain this year, it was pouring outside. Such a wonderful sound on the roof and splashing off the sidewalk! Thank you, Lord. 

Seriously, it has been a difficult year for water from the heavens. In Vermont, where I spent the summer months on Lake Champlain, the lake water has receded to dangerously low levels. The eco-systems suffers with extremes. The low water impacts not only the human residents, but the fish, bugs and plants that call the lake their home. 

I have a small garden there with flowers, window boxes and a few vegetables. I had to water it every day to keep it going. All the plants and vegetables were still flourishing when I left last week, I worried about how they were going to get water. I thought about calling a friend to see if she would give them a spray.  

Then I read an article in the Vermont newspaper that the community water supplies are so low throughout the state that they had started rationing. So, I decided that the plants would have to survive without my help. And, don’t you know, the rain came to Vermont last week. Not enough to eliminate the issue, but a start. 

Here in Florida, the situation is similar. We wait for a good tropical storm to refill the amazing aquafers that supply extraordinary amounts of water to the people. So far, that big storm has yet to make landfall.  

What to do? What can I do about the rain or lack thereof? In times of trouble or distress, we hear people say “I’ll pray” and others around them roll they eyes and say “Sure, that will help.” There are actions that we can take about many troublesome issues, bringing the rain is not one of them. I gave up my control of the weather   years ago. 

So I pray. I pray the words of Jamie Cortez’ beautiful song “Rain Down” and leave the rest to God. God’s love is constant and unconditional. Listen to the words of “Rain Down” and be comforted with its wisdom. 

Terri