Rain

It was raining tonight. I was walking back to my room from another dorm and saw students rushing to get inside. I was tempted to join them, but decided that it was too beautiful to leave. I took off my shoes and sloshed through the puddles. Everywhere trees were dripping, and I could see the lovely rain in the light of the streetlamp.
I love the way rain feels. It's like tears are coursing down my face, yet it leaves me feeling peaceful and content.
Tonight I was talking to God. As the raindrops washed over me, I asked that he would take away my selfishness, take away my pride, take away the things I put before him. I want to feel as clean before him as I feel after I come in from the rain.
I felt so glad because I knew that he answered. I was sad that I had waited so long.
It was raining tonight, and I'm glad that I stayed outside.