Cleansing Rain

It's a beautiful, rainy day in San Diego! I love it when it rains, because it makes everything look so bright and clean. It reminds me of how God brings His cleansing rain to purify our hearts and minds.   It makes me think about this scripture:  
  Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10    
 What does it mean to you, to have a clean heart and a steadfast spirit within you? Does it make you think about what you say, think and do? What does it mean to you to have a steadfast spirit? Does it cause you to remember, even in the bad times, that God is there for you? That no matter what comes your way, you can hold onto the Rock, the Fortress, the Deliverer?  What do you do when the storms of life come your way? Do you blow with the wind, getting tossed to and fro? Or do you allow the winds to help you stand stronger and straighter, more determined to make it through?
I want to encourage you to stand strong! When you feel the winds of despair, discouragement and fear wash over you, turn to God, instead of letting the winds crush you. When you feel the waves crash around, reach out for Him. Call on His name. He will never leave you, or forsake you. There will be times when the darkness creeps in and you feel all alone, but remember, it is in those times that He is the closest to you. That is when He is carrying you.  
Remember, God is a whispered prayer away. He hears your inmost thoughts. Call on Him and He will answer you. Reach out and He will help you. And most of all, trust Him. Let the rain of His love cleanse and wash you, purifying your heart. Let His never ending Love keep you in a steadfast spirit.   Blessings to all of you women!