Sundown Devotional: The Rainbow in the Clouds

Beautiful poetry and a sight of a rainbow feels happy to me.

I have never seen a rainbow that I did not fill me with awe. The clouds do come but being stuck within clouds and failing to see the many rainbows that come our way is missing so much. thank you for sharing this ....it is filled with many memorable quotes to savor. Angels are headed your way. Hoping all is good with you and yours ps

I just love pausing in stillness to appreciate a sunrise and sunset... And it's always a special treat whenever there is a rainbow. I like to grab my son and we try to get photos every time we see one. It's so important to treasure these little moments in life, remembering how precious it is to be alive and expressing gratitude.

Dora, rainbows are magical. They never cease to take my breath away and put an instant smile on my face. Now that I think about it, they have a calming effect as well. After reading this inspiring post, I now understand why!

This is beautiful! I love rainbows. I wish that I could stand in the light at the end of the rainbow and bask in the colors. Each time I see one I thank the Lord for the gift.

To Dora.

Some people may disagree that Love is God's Greatest attribute. But cannot see how they can do that ? God does have many Attributes/Qualities as we humans do as well.

Good Parents while raising their children, at times show other parts of their own attributes while doing that. But the motives of a real good parent is centred on that Greatest attribute of Love itself.

I know you like sticking to the point Dora. You are right of course, and i can now see how that is helpful to many, but this young, apparent in significant youth came along yesterday and put me in my place. I was about to cary out some legal action against this one thorn in my side, but the young pup reminded me that there are much higher Laws than sticking to the Law itself. That Law is the Law of Love.

Basically he was saying to me, all things are Lawful, but not always advantageous. Only Real Love could know that. And it's also a reminder to all of us, that we should never be so inflexible to the point of invalidating that Real Law of Love. "Not referring" to you Dora, but to ALL OF US.

Thanks Dora & ( Mr Fiberesima )

( I now know you meant well )

Will explain that Troy thing when i get round to it. Not "Helen of Troy" Sparta :)

Love everyone.

Peace.

Yes so true

I love your beautiful meditation, Ms Dora, on rainbows and the spiritual significance they have. They do speak to us in a personal way and they give us hope that things will improve in our lives. I love the quotes and the poems in your article too. This is my favorite, "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." -Maya Angelou. Thanks for sharing your uplifting prayer and these wise quotes!

Indeed, Ms. Dora. Wonderful devotion. Rainbows are wonders of the beauty and strength of God. They help us remember in life: We need a little rain to appreciate the rainbows. Immensely positive work.

I love Rainbows! Just the color makes me stand and just stare! And yes unless you look up you will never see the rainbow. I love the metaphor of the rainbow here.

I always think on a scientific (me, grin) level, that when I see a rainbow I think, well, there you go. we are all holograms!

To Dora.

Just letting you know. If ever i post anything on your hub, if it's addressed to you, then it's addressed to you.

I did have problems in the past with religions and some religious individuals as you know, due to reasons, including their CONSTANT JUDGEMENTS on others including labelling them, but now ( moved on ) from them. I really don't need their approval or the approval of any individual now.

NOW, i just get on with "idividuals" who i admire and respect. ( Not referring to you Dora ) but respect is something you earn. When Jesus addressed the 7 Congregations in ( Revlations 2 ) he always highlighted their strengths first, then afterwards, they were more receptive to any surggestions or constructive criticisms.

( You Dora are good in my books now ) and always will be. Up to now, you haven't made one single negative comment or Judgement about me. How can i not respect you for that ???

And one thing I am becoming more and more aware of is how we use our words and how they effect others. ( Mark 2:17 ) The words of Jesus. "It is not the healthy who need a doctor"

Jesus don't even care about our past, it's the steps we're making to become better people now, that will qualify us for being in that future Kingdom to come. That's what ( Free Will ) is all about. We just need to stop Judging and labelling others, since we will all appear before the Judgement seet of God. ( Mathew 25:31-32 )

You know Dora. One thing i have learned from my "own experience" and by observing even the most intellectuals of life, most of them don't know themselves as they ought to know. ( 1 Corinthians 8:2-3 ) Love is the Key that makes us known by God. Not what ( We Think ) we know, or what we know about others.

Take Love out of knowledge and success, we're nobody in life. Love on it's own however is better than all the knowledge in the world. After all, that's God's Greatest Attribute or Quality.

As i said Dora. ( You are good in my books )

Hi, all Troys have something worthy and very interesting to say at times. Here the information provides by this troy is commendable. Both the Bible, history and other holy books have recorded the rainbow. As a graduate of History, I upheld the information given by Antonio50S. Thanks for weighing in. Enjoy the day.

Hi Dora.

"Had to comment" on this one when i read it.

You know, the fact that rainbows can be "explained" as a "Natural Phenomena" does not rule out that God created rainbows after the flood.

That's Gods way of saying, I will give Rainbows to you as a Sign or Promise that i will never destroy the world by that means again. Also the amount of evidence discovered, all supporting a past Biblical deluge is some phenomena itself :)

The "Sumerian King List" or "Tablet" for one, is a 4000 year old document discovered in the 1900s. It's called the "King List" because it Mentions 8 Kings who ruled before the Biblical flood, as well as many of the same details recorded in Genesis, including the flood itself. Absolutely in agreement with the Genesis account.

This is interesting. "Sumer" which is also called Sumeria is the site of the earliest known Civilization, located in southern Mosopotamia which later became babylonia, and now Iraq. This "King List" is only one bit of evidence we have, but you know the really interesting thing is, despite any claims to the contrary, humam history DONT go back any further than this discovery. Prior to the Flood however is all recorded in Genesis itself.

For me Dora. When i first read this, these words came to mind,

"NEVER let the fire in your heart go out, ALWAYS keep the flame of wonderment alive"

We should always Guard the Human Heart, because that's where all life springs from. ( Proverbs 4:23 ) "The seat of Motivation"

Never let the heart drift.

Great Subject MsDora. Well Written.

What a great question that is: am I fascinated with rainbows? Like you as a child, I believe that either there were more rainbows or that I was perhaps less distracted and more entranced by them. In any case, this is a lovely hub with many inspiring quotes that I could return to when I am jaded or disappointed. I may also summon it as a devotional. Thank you.

I always remember God's promise that He would no longer destroy flesh by flooding. Double rainbows are especially awesome. Sun dogs, caused by ice particles, sometimes appear on each side of the sun, usually just before setting.

We have some beautiful rainbows in the cottage as it curves around the lake. Thanks for reminding me how beautiful they truly are.

Hi, Dora, i appreciate your comments. Thanks.

Hi, Dora, rainbows fascinates me. I realize why God please so great a point in displaying His rainbow in the sky. I say amen to your prayer and enjoy the story.

Thank you, my dear Sister, for this gift! Thank you for the honour to let us see the wonderful Rainbow of your Heart! Blessed to read your work!

Love, and let Love to do the rest!

Sean

This is a great idea for a weekly devotional. It's a good way of winding down at the end of the week and stopping to reflect.

Excuse me I just came back to be inspired. Our rainbows are such great parables of enlightenment. Muchas Gracias

Put so nicely, Dora! The mix of the quotes and the devotional bring it all into perspective. The beauty God has created in this sin-cursed world leaves wondering what Eden must have been like.

"Sundown Devotional"...nice name for a series. Thank you for the invitation to relax on your porch and watch the rainbow, What a wonderful subject, MsDora. I enjoyed the scripture verse and the quotes you shared. Blessings.

The other week I saw a double rainbow and felt so lucky that I followed it to get a better look and take photos. I texted it to several people but I think I was the only one feeling the joy and wonder. You can’t force that. Oh well!

This is absolutely enchanting and yes there were more brilliant rainbows years ago.

Wonderful quotes. Rainbows are a gift, and were not created until after the Great Flood (did you know that?)

I remember my Pastor telling me that, when his children were quite young, they were riding in the car with him and urgently pleaded with him to "roll down the windows Daddy so that we can hear the trumpets." They were witnessing for their first time a double rainbow and were absolutely certain that it was because the Lord was coming and they wanted to hear the trumpet of Gabriel.

Lovely and meaningful quotes to ponder. Thank you for the reminder of God's promise of the rainbow.

Beautiful. One time Gabe and I chased a rainbow. It did not work. I also have refused to research rainbows with him. Let them stay magical I say.

Thank you for this piece.

I love rainbows and I truly enjoyed reading all the wonderful quotes and information in this aeticle. It is very inspieational. I felt like I would love to sit with you to talk and pray.

It was lovely sitting with you and soaking in the inspiration, and it was lovely reading another wonderful hub by you. Thank you!