Reaching out from Grand Lake Community Chapel
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Greetings in Christ!
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! Let us rejoice in warm days and cool(er) nights, and let us be glad for the much-needed rain that’s falling as we write today’s note. We don’t know about all of you, but our gardens have been a bit on the “parched” side lately, so the summer rains are more than welcome!
It’s been said that into each life some rain must fall, which is both abundantly true and just a little obvious; did you know that this phrase is actually the title of a song first performed by the Ink Spots in 1944, and was based on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Rainy Day”? Rain is essential to life on earth, and rain in the form of sad days and tears are also essential to life, even if we’d rather not deal with them. Without the occasional “downs” we wouldn’t fully appreciate the “ups,” and if we’re honest with ourselves, sometimes there’s nothing quite so cleansing as a “good cry.” Even when life is going swimmingly, it’s a sure bet that there are at least one or two things that aren’t exactly the way we’d like them to be. The trick is to accept that there will be down days, and to resolve to learn from them and grow stronger for the challenges. The key to accepting and growing is our faith in Jesus Christ, who gives us the strength to deal with all things (Philippians 4:13). Jesus walks with us through good times and bad, he rejoices with us and he cries with us, so no matter what’s going on today, know that you’re not alone. And know that all will be well. And remember, we’re here for you too.
Blessings,
Karen and Greg
Home: (989) 474-9116, Cell: (734) 502-5969
revgregrc@yahoo.com / revgreggl@yahoo.com
revkarenrc@yahoo.com / revkarengl@yahoo.com
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
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