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If You Are Praying for Rain, Bring an Umbrella



 Have you ever heard that? This idea that your preparation for the answer to your prayer coincides with your faith? I have heard it as direction to women to make space for the husband they say they want. I have heard it as start dressing for the position you expect. I have heard it as bring an umbrella to the prayer meeting if you are praying for rain. Sometimes I do because I am a planner. I expect a certain thing, and I do not want to be caught off guard. So I prepare. Other times, I do it as a move of faith. 


Right after I saw Hamilton in the spring, I knew I wanted to see it again. This time I wanted to share it with some specific people who I felt would enjoy it. One of these people was a minor, so it would take special permissions and coordination. As far as I knew, there was no precedent for it. I bought the tickets anyway. Months passed and I just waited and waited. I would not say this was something I was actively praying about, it was more a desire. I have found that I can express my desires to God just once, and see Him move in response. So although I was desiring the permission to take this kid to see Hamilton, I was not focused on it nor consumed by it. I just waited for the time to come. 

                                                      

However, the week of the performance I continued my preparation. I made room in my car. I vacuumed up from my usual companion, the dog and I waited. Eventually I could wait no longer, and asked for the permission. It was granted 2 nights before the performance. 

If I had waited to arrange housing, prep the car, hey even buy the tickets- my desire would not have come to pass. It would not have been the result of impossibility, but lack of preparation. Is there something you are desirous of God to do? Prepare for the desire to be granted. No God is not a genie, but He is a good Father. 


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