By Peter Jackson
Published February 2, 2012 on Time4Thinkers.com

It was a bright but rainy afternoon when I decided to take a stroll along the seafront near my home on the south coast of England. I had often found walking a useful time for engaging in deeper, prayerful thought, and on this occasion I had a decision to make. In a few weeks time, there would be a weekend event for young Christian Scientists in the north of the country. Should I go? Was it worth the effort? Did I have better things to be doing?

Now I realize that, in the grand scheme of things, this may not seem like a decision of earth-shattering importance. No doubt it pales in comparison to decisions about jobs, school, finances, or relationships. Nevertheless, I really wanted to do the right thing, since I was concerned that a poor decision could lead to some serious regrets. Perhaps my own human will, pride, or a sense of lack were obscuring the right answer. In any case, I could see I needed some inspiration to help lift the fog…

So now, as I considered these questions prayerfully, my thoughts began to lift. And almost as though my whole being was following the direction of my thoughts, I found myself looking up. I couldn’t help but notice that the weather conditions were ideal for rainbows, and before I had walked very far, I found myself surrounded by the most extraordinary rainbow I’ve ever seen. It was a vivid, complete double arc, and it appeared to be no more than a few yards away. As I walked, it moved right along with me, as if it were specifically guiding me to continue in the direction I was headed—up to the high cliffs at the end of the coastal route.  Read more here.