Here in the mid-west (as in much of the US) we experienced a terrible drought last year. There were days that I felt as though I could actually hear the ground and trees groaning for a drink of cool, refreshing water. I remember walking out into the yard with our dogs and feeling the grass crunching under my feet! The rain teased us a few times with just a sprinkle, but then one day the rains came in earnest and I believe it was renewing not only to the earth but to our spirits as well. I stood outside for a while soaking up the big drops and thanking God for the rain. In those moments I became inspired and rushed inside to start this painting. I remembered that even as the rain waters the earth; we are also watered and refreshed by God through the renewing power of His Holy Spirit!
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