What is there in the rain that shakes ineffable memories in my heart? When it gets cloudy, the breeze begins to move, and the rain takes its course, that’s where my chest begins to sigh!
I love sitting in my Victorian chair by the window with my favorite cup of tea. That is where pleasant memories of my childhood, in San Francisco de Macoris, begin to emanate.
It was a Good Friday evening , perhaps in 1956, there was a big meeting at home. Uncles, aunts and cousins gathered at home to celebrate our redemption from sin. On that dark afternoon, everyone enjoyed the warm, friendly and bright house, full of joy and laughter.
Suddenly, in a flurry of laughter and conversation, Mom noticed that the two youngest children were missing. Cautiously, she stepped out onto the front porch. The rain had stopped, the street was flooded with streams of water. In the shock of water, mud, and darkness, she looked down the street and saw what appeared to be two mud-covered balls wrestling in the ditch.
Yes, there they were, 4 years old Elisa and 6 years old William, enjoying the ineffable beauty of running, shouting, giggling under the rain. This is one of the most intrinsic childhood love.
And today after all these years, I am presented with two paths to choose from to walk. The melancholic way, which is sad because most of that crowd, including my parents, are not here in this earthly life.
The second option is the way of Philippians 4:8;
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” (Philippians 4:8 NLT).
Here I can renew my mind and what I see , clearly revive my soul. I see that one Good Friday the Lord opened Paradise for us.
“Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:43 MEV).
Why should I be gloomy when I have such incredible promises? My people are enjoying real life in Paradise! And you can reserve your place there. it is very expensive, but it is free for you, because the Son of God paid for it with His life.
You can receive the gift of eternal life right now. Say this:
“Lord, I recognize that I am a sinner and I cannot save myself. Forgive me, I receive Christ as my only Savior. Write my name in the Book of Life. Thanks you Father. Amen!
Congrats! Go to a church, read the Bible and grow in this excited Adventure, called Christianity.
This is my Story! What’s yours?