It never rains when you want it to You humble me, Lord
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes that natural needs do not align with divine timing and offers humility.
- In plain terms
- It does not rain when I want it to, so I accept that I am small.
- What can you take from it?
- Accepting that events follow their own timing helps us stay humble.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle delays?
- When do you feel humble?
Another view
The statement blends natural observation with religious sentiment.
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