As a drought continued for what seemed an eternity, a small community
of farmers was in a quandary as to what to do. Rain was important to keep
their crops healthy and sustain the way of life of the townspeople.
As the problem became more acute, a local pastor called a prayer meeting
to ask for rain.
Many people arrived. The pastor greeted most of them as they filed in.
As he walked to the front of the church to officially begin the meeting
he noticed most people were chatting across the aisles and socializing
with friends. When he reached the front his thoughts were on quieting the
attendees and starting the meeting.
His eyes scanned the crowd as he asked for quiet. He noticed an eleven
year-old girl sitting quietly in the front row. Her face was beaming with
excitement. Next to her, poised and ready for use, was a bright red umbrella.
The little girl's beauty and innocence made the pastor smile as he realized
how much faith she possessed. No one else in the congregation had brought
an umbrella.
All came to pray for rain, but the little girl had come expecting God
to answer.
- Author Unknown -
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