Spotting Rainbows of Hope
Xochitl Dixon Our Daily Bread Ministries https://odb.org/ All rights reserved-Published with permission Spotting Rainbows of Hope Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 19–20 John 13:21–38 Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him. Psalm 42:5 Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 42 During an October vacation, another battle with chronic pain forced me to spend the first few days recovering in our room. My mood became as overcast as the sky. When I finally ventured out to enjoy sightseeing at a nearby lighthouse with my husband, gray clouds blocked much of our view. Still, I snapped a few photos of the shadowy mountains and dull horizon. Later, disappointed because a downpour tucked us in for the night, I skimmed through our digital pictures. Gasping, I handed my husband the camera. “A rainbow!” Focused on the gloominess earlier, I’d missed out on God refreshing my weary spirit with the unexpected glimpse of hope ( Genesis 9:13–16 ). Physical or emotional suffering can often drag u