Day 2: Rain Softens and Prepares for Fruitfulness

Main Scripture:

Psalm 147:8 (NIV) — “He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills.”

Devotional Thought

Rain prepares the ground for fruitfulness. Hardened soil cannot grow anything, but rain softens the earth, making it ready to receive seeds and bring forth life.

In the same way, the Holy Spirit often uses spiritual rain—His presence, His Word, His love—to soften our hearts, remove bitterness, and prepare us for transformation. Even trials can feel like storms, but they often carry the water we need to grow.

Don’t despise your rainy days. They are preparation for divine growth. God is cultivating something in you, even when the sky is grey.

Reflection & Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the rain that prepares me for fruitfulness. Even when the storms come, help me trust that You are softening my heart and preparing me for a greater harvest. Let me not resist the process, but welcome Your work in my life. In Jesus name, Amen.