Rainbow - Reflection Questions

Rainbow Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OFv566mj7s

Kacey Musgraves wrote this song with her co-writing partners years before it was released. According to Musgraves, it.began as an encouraging note to herself and transformed into “a message of hope for anyone in the midst of dark times.”
It was the last song her grandmother heard her write, and the songstress played it at her grandmother’s funeral. On its release, she also hoped it could be an anthem for those facing adversity, such as those in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Questions for Reflection:

Have you ever written an encouraging note to yourself, or to someone else?
Have you ever received an encouraging note from someone?

The rainbow is a Judeo-Christian symbol of God’s covenant after the story of Noah and the ark.
The song says, “There’s always been a rainbow hanging over your head.”
But have you ever forgotten God’s covenant of  steadfast love?

What do you think it means in the song to “let go of your umbrella”?

Lyrics:

When it rains, it pours
But you didn't even notice
it ain't rainin' anymore
It's hard to breathe when all you know is
The struggle of stayin' above the risin' water line

Well, the sky has finally opened
The rain and wind stopped blowin'
But you're stuck out in the same ol' storm again
You hold tight to your umbrella
Well, darlin', I'm just tryin' to tell ya
That there's always been a rainbow hangin' over your head

If you could see what I see, you'd be blinded by the colors
Yellow, red, and orange, and green, and at least a million others
So tie up the boat, take off your coat, and take a look around

Well, the sky has finally opened
The rain and wind stopped blowin'
But you're stuck out in the same ol' storm again
Let go of your umbrella
'Cause, darlin', I'm just trying to tell ya
That there's always been a rainbow hangin' over your head

It'll all be alright.


Psalm 32:1 & 10
1 Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
10 Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the LORD.