Today is Thursday, August 19th, 2021; Karen's Korner #4509

Like many parts of the United States, our area needs rain.

We pray for rain. We wait for rain!

I have a tendency to make notes in the margins of my Bible, these are near Psalm 65. A couple of them from the past:

'dry summer of 1977'

'again in May 1987'

'was dry in all of 1987, but had 
great yields in the fall!'

"He formed the mountains by his mighty strength. He quiets the raging oceans and all the world's clamor. In the farthest corners of the earth, the glorious acts of God shall startle everyone. The dawn and sunset shout for joy! He waters the earth to make it fertile. The rivers of God will not run dry! He prepares the earth for his people and sends them rich harvests of grain. He waters the furrows with abundant rain. Showers soften the earth, melting the clods and causing seeds to sprout across the land. Then he crowns it all with green, lush pastures in the wilderness, hillsides blossom with joy. The pastures are filled with flocks of sheep, and the valleys are carpeted with grain. All the world shouts with joy, and sings."
(verses 6 - 13)

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Father God in Heaven, we thank You for Your provision. Thank You for memories of past ways you have helped us in our times of need. We ask You for the rain we need today! Help us to trust and believe You when all we see is 'dry'. Thank You for all of Your answered prayers in the past. Thank You for the way You are taking care of us today.......and tomorrow. You are a good and caring, God and Father. In Your Son's Name, Amen.

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