The fields were parched and brown from lack of rain, and the crops lay wilting from thirst. People were anxious and irritable as they searhed the sky for any sign of relief. Days turned into arid weeks. No rain came.

The ministers of the local chruches called for an hour of prayer on the town square the following Saturday. They requested that everyone bring an object of faith for inspiration.

At high noon on the appointed Saturday the townspeople turned out en masse, filling the square with anxious faces and hopeful hearts. The ministers were touched to see the variety of objects clutched in prayerful hands - holy books, crosses, etc.

When the hour ended, as if on magical command, a soft rain began to fall. Cheers swept the crowd as they held their treasured objects high in gratitude and praise. From the middle of the crowd one faith symbol seemed to overshadow all the others: A small nine-year-old child had bought an umbrella.

- Laverne W.Hall
Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul, edited by Jack Canfield

Dear gals, thought i share the above story after i read it during my Quiet time today. More than coming to church and reading bible, that act of faith will draw you nearer to God. But that doesnt mean coming to church or reading bible is not importance. i hope all of you will be like this little nine-year-old boy who had the faith to bring an umbrella when praying for rain.

Cheers,
she3r*