Recently I had the opportunity to reflect upon storms that I have faced in my lifetime. A time not only to identify storms, but also to see if there are any circumstances common to each, or to most storms. Two things became readily apparent to me. First, I have faced lots of storms in my life. It seems we all have. Most people will only think of tragic events as being storms: the death of a loved one, life-threatening illness; those are the storms we readily recognize. However, there are many storms that we weather, some may not be of the same magnitude as others, nevertheless, they are still storms! In identifying them, I was amazed at how many storms I have faced through the years. Secondly, I found one common denominator in all of the storms: God. I was able (looking back) to see God’s hand at work in every storm that I have faced; even before I became a born-again believer! I know hind-sight is 20/20, but it is amazing to see how God worked in my life and in the lives of others to provide for and form me into who I am today. There is much comfort in knowing that God is involved in my life at all times, even during the darkest storms. I am not sure I will ever look forward to going through an encroaching storm, but am sure I will praise God before, during, and after the tempest.
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He is an awesome God! And when we look back and see the many ways His hand was at work for us as we approached, experienced, and came through storms it is breath taking. Just like the rainbow after a storm!
Good analogy...rainbow after the storm...which I had thought of that!
It's good to be able to see how God helped us thru the storms, but I praise God for all the good times he provides for us too. Hopefully people don't get the idea that the ONLY way to have a close relationship with God is to have to experience 'storms'. I agree, it's easier to feel his presence during those times - at first. But I celebrate experiencing that closeness with God during the 'smooth sailings'.
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