The fields were parched and brown from lack of rain and the crops lay wilting from thirst.
People were anxious and irritable as they searched the sky for any sign of relief.
Days turned into arid weeks. No rain came. The ministers of the local churches called for an hour of prayer in the town square the following Saturday. They requested that everyone bring an object of faith for inspiration.
At high noon on the appointed Saturday, the towns people turned out en-masse filling the square with anxious faces and hopeful hearts. The ministers were touched to see the variety of objects clutched in prayerful hands - holy books, crosses, rosaries.
When the hour ended, as if on magical command, a soft rain began to fall. Cheers swept the crowd as they held their treasured objects high in gratitude and praise. From the middle of the crowd one faith symbol seems to overshadow all the others. A small nine year old child had brought an umbrella.
When you do something in life have complete faith that you will definitely succeed.
Never do anything half-heartedly. Faith is a great foundation to build your life.
Times of India - September 24, 2003
Sunday, August 16, 2009
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