Umbrellas

A little over a year ago, I was watching a show and there was a line which reminded me of the Lord. In this scene the lady was going to a doctor’s appointment to discuss certain options for her situation. Her male friend followed her to keep an eye on her. When she came out of the doctor’s appt she saw him and said, “Are you following me?” He replied, “No I only wanted to bring you an umbrella. It is going to rain today.” They go back and forth and eventually he says, “Nothing you do is going to change me or anyone else who really loves you.”  She replies, “You love me?”

In that moment I got teary-eyed because isn’t this how our Lord feels about us? Reminding us that nothing we do separates His love from us. NOTHING! I was also reminded that during my rainy days God always brings me an umbrella. We might not always want to talk to God, but regardless, there He is watching over us to make sure we have what we need for the day.

Are you aware of the days the Lord brought you an umbrella because it was going to rain? Have you noticed our Father knew you were going to have a rough day and there He was to provide you with comfort?

I wanted to thank God for always having an umbrella ready for my rainy days. I am so glad I have a friend that follows me around even when I don’t want Him there. And I’m grateful for a Father whose love will never change towards me. I pray through all our struggles we are reminded “The righteous person may have many troubles but the Lord delivers him from them all.” Psalms 34:19

May the Lord lift your spirits if you’re feeling down and may we become more aware of the umbrellas God brings to us in our time of need.

P.S. If you look up synonyms for umbrella you will find “shelter, protect, shade, and guard.”