After the rain

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I sit on my comfort couch gazing the rain fall. The balcony door wide open, I can feel the cool wind on my face, pine tress dancing across the street.

I always love rain. Whenever I went traveling and if rained, I quickly looked at the window or door and stood there happy. Many time I said,” It’s rain! It’s rain!” People will look at me either shook their head or gave a funny smile.
I like the atmosphere that rain brings, peaceful, calmness, serenity, refreshing, joy.
Even if it’s heavy rain, it’s clean all the pollution. Wash away all heaviness, sadness and hopelessness. Sometimes rainbow will appear after rain. Gorgeous colors radiant in the sky.
For me rain always speak of how faithful is my Father God. No matter hard life is, He is there. Showering me with His love, His comfort. He refreshed me. He wiped my tears of tiredness. As after rain air is smell nice, clean. After spending time with Him, He strengthened me, I have hope again. There isn’t a problem in the life of His sons and daughters that He was not prepared the way out/solution before hand, that’s how faithful is He.
I was enjoying the rain with a cup of hot tea with milk in my hand, every zip of it. Dark chocolate was perfect companion with my tea as always.
I just pondering of His love, what Jesus has done on the cross for my sins, He became me, took all the old Olive and gave me His righteousness. Rain outside my door now rain flowing down from my eyes, cheeks….drop after drop. Thank you Lord Jesus, thank you for this new life, thank you now God is my Father, thank you The Holy Spirit God is in me.
“For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven,
And do not return there,
But water the earth,
And make it bring forth and bud,
That it may give seed to the sower
And bread to the eater,
So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
It shall not return to Me void,
But it shall accomplish what I please,
And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”
( Isaiah 55: 10-11 )
These verses always come to my heart every time I watching the rain. God created rain and snow for a special purpose. Give supply of water that we need, watering the plants so farmers will have bountiful harvest. From the harvest we have bread to eat and farmers have seeds for the next harvest.
Rain and snow always come down to the earth and never bounce back to the sky.
Language of God is pictures, parables, stories. His words is like rain.
Once He speak it will be done, fulfilled, manifested according to what He purpose it.
In another way of saying it, His Word surely will bring harvest. His Word is the bread for me, strengthen me. His Word becomes seed if I share it to others.
While still raining I declared His Word out of my mouth because it said, “My Word that goes forth from My mouth.”
– The Lord is my best friend and my shepherd.
I always have more than enough. Psalm 23:1
– There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1
– For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love and self control. 2 Timothy 1:7
– God send angles with special orders to protect you wherever you go, defending you from all harm. Psalm 91:11
Many more and every time different verses. Btw, I learned to declare the Word not only when it’s rain 🙂
“For you shall go out with joy,
And be led out with peace;
The mountains and the hills
Shall break forth into singing before you,
And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
( Isaiah 55:12 )
As I write above sometimes rainbow appears after rain. Not one person I know hate the rainbow, always bring joy, smile and laughter.
Harvest that the Word gives, brings joy and give back the peace that I lost.
His Word enable me to sing in big or small challenges. I raise my hands towards heaven praise Him. All people who hears about His goodness shall clap their hands in honor.
“Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree,
And instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree;
And it shall be to the Lord for a name,
For an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.”
( Isaiah 55:13 )
Father God, His heart always and only want to bless. Surely and only His goodness will follow me all the days of my long life.
All for the glory of His name forever.
“He gives rain on the earth,
And sends water on the fields”
 ( Job 5: 10 )
His Word is for you too.
I felt wind getting colder, I woke up. Ah…… I fell asleep. The rain has stopped, the stars are coming out behind the cloud.

I’m beautiful

“ Very beautiful baby girl mam.” said the doctor when he handed my baby at the delivery room. I looked at her, yes she is perfect very beautiful, very peaceful.

Nurse in that room said the same, another nurse said the same  “. Very beautiful baby mam.” I was full of joy, every one love my baby. 

The next day and the day after every nurses said the same, “ very beautiful baby girl mam.”

Family and friends who came said the same too.

I thought sure they will said that, who dare to say my baby girl is ugly. 

And suddenly another thought came to my mind while I’m still at the hospital.

These nurses have seen hundreds or thousands of babies in their life, if the said my baby is beautiful…..must be she is very beautiful indeed.

I named the baby Rose, my daughter. 

She is growing up really beautiful, very pretty girl. I have to say she is more beautiful each year. Not only her face but her heart as well. 

Rose is know very well that she is very pretty, she has confident about it no doubt. 

Many times she came home with stories. 

“Mom, I line up for a coffee”,  Rose loves coffee, good coffee. She ordered the coffee when she wanted to pay, a guy payed for her. 

This free coffee happened many times for years , in different places, different city and countries. Still happening now.

She enjoyed it, she believes because of her beauty.

One day after her holiday was finished she is flying back to her city where she was studied. I took her to the airport and waiting outside.

After checking, I saw her walking toward me with a big smile. Mom, guest what happened? The luggage was overweight almost 20 pounds, the man at the counter smiled at her and said I let you go free today, miss. She was glad. The man wanted her number but Rose acted like didn’t understand, said thank you and walked happily.

This kind of free overweight also happened many times. She believes because of her beauty.

I was visiting her, her juicer was not working, need some new element. She bought it quite long ago. But she decided to bring it to the department store where she purchased it maybe they sell the spare part.

She came home with a big smile. She went to the kitchen department and meet a guy, she explained about her juicer. He checked and said wait . He came back with a new one, he said he have spare for free. She believes because of her beauty.

I took my son El Prince to learn how to make pizza when he was young. Rose also came along. El Prince was exciting making pizza from scratch, Rose was taking his pictures. I was happy watching both my kids, a proud mom.

When it finished, each boy can take home their own pizza. When we walked away,  assistant of the chef run to Rose, she handed her a full pizza,” This is from the chef, he wants to know you.” She believes because of her beauty.

It was my birthday, we are going to have family dinner.  Rose chose the restaurant, famous with super delicious food. People line up even before they opened, even during winter, that’s how good is this restaurant. That day she made a reservation. When I came , the waitress said wait another 30 minutes. I called her and tell her to take her time, she had errand to do. In 10 minutes she reached the restaurant I still waiting outside. She went inside and come out so quick, called all of us to come in. Is the table ready I asked. Yes. How? They said 30 minutes. Rose explained, she went in asking about her table and they lead her to the table straight away. 

This things also happened often.

 And that day we got 3 more extra delicious dishes that we didn’t order. The waitress came and give it to us as a compliment. She believes because of her beauty.

There are many more stories about Rose and her beautiful face.

This one  just happened recently. Me and my friends were having high tea, Rose joined us. My friends meet her for the first time. Then she has to leave first for her friend wedding. Immediately after Rose gone, my friends said wow how beautiful your daughter and they keep repeating it over and over and over again. 

I told her later and she said I know mom, she smile so happy . 

Every time Rose told me her stories, I always said the same things too. All this because of God’s favor in your life. His favor make the difference in everything you do. His favor surround you , His favor make you successful. God gives you favor upon people surround you. They not only look at you as beautiful lady but there is something on you, His favor. 

The scripture written about men and woman who have the favor of God in their life —* The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man…..So Joseph found favor in his sight. ( Genesis 39: 2,4 )

* Now God has brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs. ( Daniel 1:9 )

* The king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins; so he set the royal crown upon her head and made her queen instead of Vashti. ( Esther 2: 17 )

For us as Abba Father children, our step already ordered by Him. He likes to see us jumping around in joy, He loves to give us great surprises. 

Favor of God gives you promotion, open the way, help is coming from people you don’t really know. Surely and only God’s goodness will hunt you down all the days of your life, David wrote in the famous psalm 23. 

Let’s pray together with me. “Abba Father I speak favor upon my life today and every day. Favor for my spouse, my children, my grandchildren, my ……( you may fill in the blank ). Your favor surround me as a shield and I’m surrounded with Your favor because of what Jesus done for me on the cross. Thank you Father I have favor before God and men. In Jesus name I pray and receive. Amen”

🍰 Today is Rose birthday. Happy birthday my beautiful daughter. Yes, you are indeed more beautiful, more wiser each year. 

Seeing you become like who you are today, Mom is grateful. Thank you for being my daughter. They are many more Heavenly Father goodness for you. I declare peace and life to your life. Mom loves you Rose.

( Tears of thankfulness)

 

Beloved Children

I walked to the balcony with curiosity , looking down at the gate in front of my house.

The car door opened. “He is tall.” talking to myself.

My daughter picked him up from the airport. Lucas going to meet me for the first time. He is Rose,my daughter boy’s friend. 

He introduced himself, big smile. Very polite and smart young man. Only a short visit, he is going home to see his parent at another city. 

We scheduled a dinner in the next few days.

Rose chose a restaurant, it’s romantic, very nice ambience. They really take care of the small details. I like this place.

The food was great, not disappointed at all.

While we enjoying the dessert, Lucas speaks his heart. He loves my daughter and taking their relationship very serious. He is plan to marry my daughter in two years time. His eyes looked at Rose so in love and Rose eyes sparkle with love and happiness.

If this is in a movie, the love song will be heard at the background and raining of tiny shooting stars.

I’m very happy too. What is a mother happiness? When she knows her daughter is happy, she is more than happy.

Rose was okay toward his plan, since she has another year to graduate university.

When Rose was born I pray, pray for everything even to her future. I would like to share two things. 

I said, “God, let me know the man that will be my baby Rose’s  husband if I meet him.

I love Rose so much. I will know this man when I also love him so much.”

Of course I prayed more than that, every mother does , every mother wants only the best man will marry their daughter right ?

One day when  my daughter called me and asked my opinion if she is going to date Lucas , I said if this make you happy I am happy too.

I prayed and peace in me . 

The evening when Lucas met me, I just like him a lot. Feeling of care to this young man was in my heart. Surprised, I love him like he is my own son.

The second one was, “God, baby Rose’s future husband, is my son in law. God I won’t treat him like a son in law, he will be MY SON. As much as I love and care to Rose as well as him too.”

Really that’s is happening till now. Lucas is like my own son, love him and care. They are already married now. Still I care what he likes to eat and small things like his mom. 

I have two children but since Rose married, I said I have 3 children. 

The same way my relationship with the Father God. 

Before, I lost my identity. When God found me and I responded by accepting Jesus His son into my heart, confessed Jesus is my Lord and Savior, asked Him to forgive all my sins and wrong doing and receiving His forgiveness. 

Now I’m become His daughter, His beloved daughter. I’m no more an outsider or a stranger. I’m belong to the family of God.  ( John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become the children of God, to those who believe in His name. NKJV ). 

His loves is in me and all over me. I love Him too.

He is my Father now. 

🍰 Today is Lucas birthday, he is in far away country. I called and he called. 

Love you my son, I speak favor, blessing and health into your life. 

Very proud of you son. Watching you over these years I am grateful to Abba Father. 

Thank you for being my son. 

( Tears flowing down my cheeks, can’t help it. Mom loves you Lucas. )