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Didn’t it rain!

“I know it rained; I'm tired of this rain (on the east). Been raining too long (in the west). It rained all day (to the north), all night long (in the south).
Linda Wegner

“I know it rained; I'm tired of this rain (on the east). Been raining too long (in the west). It rained all day (to the north), all night long (in the south). Rain, rain go away (all day)
come again some other day (all day), God knows it rained (everywhere) ….” (Abridged)

Gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson (Oct.26, 1911 – Jan. 27, 1972), penned and recorded these words but I’ve found myself humming them over the past few days. Known as the Queen of Gospel, she encapsulated the panic folks must have felt while rain continued to fall during Noah’s time. Not known as any kind of singer, I find her words reflecting the sentiments I’ve often heard voiced over the past week or so. “So much rain! So much flooding! When will it stop!”

I have and considered how just a few days ago we were praying for rain. Forest fires were raging in our province, though some still are. Tinder dry conditions produced drought and water restrictions. I could go on and on but won’t. The point I’m trying to make is that excesses of any kind create problems of their own.

While some excesses are beyond our control, including the weather, we are to choose carefully how we view and execute those matters within our jurisdiction. Once again, we can turn to the book of Proverbs for direction:

“For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, and in a multitude of counsellors there is safety.” (24:6)

Proverbs speaks of other areas where discretion is essential but in summing it up, Solomon writes: “Like a city that is broken down and without walls, leaving it unprotected is a man who has no self-control over his spirit [and sets himself up for trouble].” (25:28) Amplified Bible

Lord, help us live with godly wisdom.