THE RAIN OR THE RAINBOW

Laying here listening to the rain my mind and heart are racing, like they are trying to beat each other to a finish line that does not exist. 

Who wins in a race that makes my eyes look like what the rain sounds like?

who wins a race of memories that speed through like lightning, never knowing when or where they will strike? 

who is the victor when negative voices inside are louder than the thunder echoing through the sky?

A

s everything feels as though it will lose all traction and spin out of control, you find yourself fighting to keep control of the wheel of this out of control vehicle before it crashes.

TO BREATHE

TO LISTEN

TO CENTER

TO PULL THE CHUTE 

You hope and wait for the stop, for the calmness at the finish line....

One last burst of energy as this vehicle finally slows to a stop. 

        The storm that once had control and caused turbulence and recklessness has slowed to a sprinkle. The sun begins to appear just enough to warm the ground. Water glistens off the dark pavement that lays beneath you. This track that just moments ago you were not sure you would make it to the end of. Its no longer dark or scary, it glistens in the light with beauty and hope for a better race the next time. A rainbow appears to bring more beauty and hope after this dreary race. There at the end of the storm or trial is always something more beautiful waiting for us. a trophy to congratulate us for holding on and being strong. Storms and rain helps the flowers to bloom, rainbows to color the sky and after the trials over the lessons we learn bring us greater understanding of Gods love. These storms of life make us stronger and make us more able to help someone else who may be struggling through their own race. It is through these moments that we can appreciate the sunshine at the Finish Line!

** ALWAYS REMEMBER THERE IS ALWAYS SUNSHINE AFTER THE STORM. WE WILL ALWAYS BE ABLE TO FIND THE LIGHT AFTER OUR TRIALS WE JUST HAVE TO BE STRONG, ENDURE AND NOT GIVE UP. TO MANY PEOPLE ARE CHEERING FOR US TO WIN THIS RACE WE CALL LIFE**