(For further information and samples of scripture journaling look at the 2018 issue of WMR, “Declare His Glory,” June, Worship “Thy Holy Temple,” page 106.) Showers of BlessingsĪs I sat in a small dimly lit chapel in Nagercoil, India, an elderly soldier took the stage to lead our closing song. There is no wrong way to do this-the women can do whatever they want based on the words they read and how the words affect them. Using markers, highlighters, glue, scissors and card stock invite the women to journal (doodle) their feelings when reading this song. Make copies of Song #314, “Showers of Blessing,” from The Salvation Army Song Book. I ain’t gonna stop the rain by complaining- Philippians 2:14īecause I’m free, nothing’s worrying me- 2 Corinthians 3:17 Craft-Scripture Journaling The blues they send to greet me won’t defeat me- Romans 8:37
I just done some talking to the “Son” (the song says, “sun”)- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Raindrops keep falling on my head- John 16:33 Allow time for discussion after each lyric and verse listed below: Ask some of the women to look up verses as you go along. Today we are going to look a little closer at these lyrics from a Christian perspective. You can also play the song on CD, or from YouTube. Hand out the lyrics to the song “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” by BJ Thomas. (Instruct the women that they don’t have to share the names, but rather just record the type of concern.) Living the Lyrics Once you have two or three things in your mind, go to the bulletin board and write these things on the blue raindrops. Maybe it’s ill health, the health of your family, finances, relationships or family concerns. I want you to think about the things that bring you down and that you worry about. It’s easy to focus on the negative, especially when the storms of life are particularly nasty. You might be an EEYORE! (Show the YouTube clip at ). Sometimes we feel like we have a cloud hanging over our heads that nothing is going right. (This will be used when women are reflecting on the study and devotional). Paste the key verse in the middle of the bulletin board. Create a bulletin board or poster with large raindrops scattered around using blue and purple construction paper. Cut raindrops from blue construction paper and hang them using fishing line around edge of umbrella. Hang open umbrellas from the ceiling with the handle side down. There will be showers of blessing” (Ezek. And in the proper season I will send the showers they need. “I will bless my people and their homes around my holy hill.
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