Jesus bring the rain?

I had posted that this week would be a fun week. I have had fun - many fun activities have been going on. Out with some of my friends on Monday night, tubing, rock climbing, IKEA, lunch with a friend. But my goodness, Monday was a long time ago!

Despite the fun moments it has been a trying week. One of the youth burned, a child dying, my grandfather in the hospital (he's doing okay just more as a precaution I guess than anything). The funeral for the chid is tomorrow.

My reading today came from 1 Peter again. The time is come that judgement must begin at the house of God. 1 Peter 4:17. I also read the verses surrounding it. I really like 1 Peter 4:16. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. I thank God for my faith. It's in weeks like this one that faith moments are pushed to the front burner instead of the back. It has been reviving for me, so for this I must be thankful.

Jesus bring the rain? Bring me joy, bring me peace. Bring the chance to be free, bring me anything that brings You glory. And I know there'll be days when life brings me pain, but if that's what it takes to praise you... Jesus bring the rain.