When Rainbows Arrive

Not AI generated. These two rainbows practically knocked on my door!

While in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, I woke up to a double rainbow WITH their ends in clear view!

Years ago, I foolishly tried to follow a “close” rainbow to its end but was unsuccessful. (Newsflash: Like Las Vegas hotels, rainbows are not as “close” as they appear.)

Yet there it was — a once-in-a-lifetime, magical moment on display for me for only a few precious seconds. No car chases, or effort was required. I opened the balcony door and stepped outside, and there they were. I was in awe and immediately felt overwhelmed with gratitude. I didn’t deserve such beauty, yet I was again on the receiving end of God’s Grace. It’s as though He said, “You’ve always wanted to see a rainbow’s end, well here’s a twofer. Now stop placing limits on what I can do.”

Sure, I know many will accurately point out that there’s a scientific explanation for rainbows and suggest that I shouldn’t be awestruck by them. I assure you, I’ve read about that. However, rainbows will always be spectacularly magnificent because I have also read about them in Genesis 9:12-17 (below).

Rainbow ends in clear view!

I founded Go To The Grass to share moments of God’s Divine Presence in our daily lives and encourage people to spend time in nature, away from distractions and all the concrete and modern life noise. His Presence and that Still Small Voice are much more easily seen and heard in nature. This particular moment was exceptional in that I didn’t have to seek; I just had to be open to being found.

What are your awe-inspiring moments?

See the quotes of others inspired by nature:

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein

“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” Laura Ingalls Wilder

“My wish is to stay always like this, living in a corner of nature.” Claude Monet

“Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself.” Henry David Thoreau

“Nature is the source of all true knowledge.” Leonardo da Vinci

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” William Shakespeare

“Nature is pleased with simplicity.” Sir Isaac Newton

“I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” Anne Frank

“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” Vincent Van Gogh 

“If you wish to know the divine, feel the wind on your face and the warm sun on your hand.” Buddha

“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” Henri Matisse

Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes:

“Life is in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.”

“Lose yourself in nature and find peace.”

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”

“Let us be silent, that we may hear the whisper of God.”

“Nature is loved by what is best in us.”