Rainbow
With all the rain, flooding and tornadoes this Spring, the rainbow carries a new significance to many. This sign in the sky is not meant to downplay the devastation that many are facing; it's not a "don't worry, be happy" message.
The rainbow reminds us that God continues to accompany us, sharing our suffering and loss. God's faithfulness is painted across the sky, proclaiming that even now, in these most difficult times, the Love that created us continues to surround us - comforting us in our loss, and strengthening us as we go forward.
Rainbow*
Passing through
water droplets,
sunlight scatters
into colors;
a streak
of vibrant hues
crossing
once-threatening skies.
A promise of faithfulness
*from Fields of Grace, Everyday Encounters with the Holy, by Cathy Scherer Stubbs
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