RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS

365 Days of Thanksliving — Day 288

Back in 1971, Karen Carpenter made the song ‘Rainy Days and Mondays’ a Billboard hit. It was kinda melancholy, but I think it was supposed to be. I’ve always loved that song; I mean, how can one not? I think it was less the song and more of Karen’s voice. Goodness, she had an angelic voice.

About that song though, I know Paul Williams’ lyrics were more about loneliness and boredom, and really had nothing to do with an actual rainy Monday. But on this rainy Monday, I’m super grateful for the moisture. If you live around here, you know how badly we need it.

I’m no farmer, and y’all know that. I couldn’t grow anything if I tried. But I can tell by looking at the rivers and creeks that we desperately need a super-long soaking—days’ worth. The Little Cottonwood River is so low you could walk across it without getting your feet wet.

The forecasters are calling for rain all week. I hope and pray so, for our farmers’ sake, for the livestock and wildlife, and just for the water table, period. Perhaps God has heard everyone’s silent prayers.

The Apostle James tells us that Elijah was an everyday person, yet the prophet prayed for drought and God withheld the rain. After three years, Elijah prayed for rain, and God sent the rain (1 Kings 18:42–46).

The Prophet Zechariah encourages us to pray for the rain. He said, “Ask rain from the Lord in the season of the spring rain, from the Lord who makes the storm clouds, and he will give them showers of rain, to everyone the vegetation in the field.”— Zechariah 10:1, ESV

I betcha many of you have been praying for rain. Thank you. Moreover, I thank the One above who makes the storm clouds and sends the rain. He knows just what we need.

Anyway, today I’m thankful for rainy days and Mondays. What are you grateful for today?