Double Rainbow

Last night, as we were finally a quiet house after putting a 2 year old to sleep, we looked out the front window of the parsonage and saw.... A double rainbow. Not a dull rainbow, but a very bright rainbow and its mirrow reflection, looking as if they were right above our house. It was amazing.
No wonder rainbows have been a sign of God's promise for centuries, back to the days of Noah when God put a rainbow in the sky to promise that he would never destroy the earth again. The words of several Irish blessings capture the hope and promise in a rainbow. Here are a few beautiful, traditional blessings to ponder.

May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer.

May you always have work for your hands to do. May your pockets hold always a coin or two. May the sun shine bright on your windowpane. May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.