Always Faithful...

That North Texas has been in a drought is no secret. Some area lakes are below 50% capacity and our community has been in a Stage 3 water conservation mode since Spring 2006. We've needed rain desperately and many with whom I am acquainted have been in diligent prayer for it. And... the rain is falling. In fact, we've seen more than 3" fall since the beginning of the year.

Currently, for over 24 hours now, the rain has fallen. Some of the urban lakes and ponds in our neighborhood are above capacity and others are showing much improvement. For the rain I am thankful, but for the manner in which it has come, I give praise.

When the ground is as thirsty as our soil has been over the past year or so, it is easy for rains like this to erode soil at a rapid pace. This rain has come at such a consistent, yet steadily moderate pace, the soil has been able to "drink" without getting "choked" and effectively "throwing up." The forecast tonight calls for more rain, mixed with freezing rain and sleet for the next 36 hours and the thermometer on the back porch is hovering at 33 degrees. Another degree or two and we'll be in for a transportation nightmare with frozen ice on the roads, but nonetheless, it is weather we've been desperately needing.

Why the Creator graces some areas with just the right amount in just the right manner is amazing to me while other natural events can wipe out major portions of a state or country (Hurricanes Rita and Katrina, the East Asian Tsunami, et. al.). That mystery is beyond my comprehension, but for now, I'm rejoicing in a steady nourishing of our parched land.

"He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed,
miracles that cannot be counted.
He bestows rain on the earth;
he sends water upon the countryside."
Job 5:9-10