Reversion

Let the rain fall where it may. You cannot change its course.

When I was younger my mom let me play in the rain. I had grown up thinking we were supposed to run away to get out of it. One day when on vacation in Puerto Rico she let me put on my bathing suit and go outside while it was raining. Im sure my eyes beamed at her when I heard I would be allowed to actually go out in the rain. I remember thinking "is she serious?"  So I quickly ran and put on my little suit before she changed her mind. We had just gotten back from shopping and she got me this brand new black one piece that had hot pinks, and yellows, and greens all over it. When I finally had my suit on I ran out onto the pavement of my great grandmothers house. I danced around with my eyes closed soaking in the moments before the rain would cease. I remember it like it was yesterday, its still fresh and vivid in my mind. I even remember looking over at my mother and grandmother and seeing their smiles and nods of approval. And now--I'd give anything to relive that moment. 

Up until recently I hadn't really thought about it. The rain. But forever and always in the back of my mind is that day and the little girl who's mother gave her permission to play in the rain. I always have this urge to run, put on my prettiest colors, and put on my newest clothes--just to run out into the downpour. I want to throw my arms up to catch each drop. I want to dance and sing as it acquaints itself with the ground. After all, this is what sustains the earth. 

Id dare to take it even further and say I have this insatiable desire to run into the glory rain of heaven. Can you imagine ever wanting to run away from drops of glory? Now, imagine running out into the Holy of Holies, barefoot, and dressed in your best. You begin to close your eyes and dance around soaking in the moments before the rain would cease. Eventually you remember where you are and look up into the face of your Father. He reassures you its alright with His smile and nod of approval. 

You'd slowly come to realize that now--you'd give anything to relive that moment.