Storms in our Lives

Sometimes our lives feel like those violent storms that hit at night.  We are enjoying the soothing and quiet darkness and slowly drifting off and relaxing when lightening rips through the sky quickly followed by deafening thunder and howling winds.

Things finally start to settle down a bit and you think the storm is moving off and away....

And then suddenly, the next round hits and you are momentarily blinded the lightening and feel the roar of the thunder rattle you to your core. You wonder why the storms keep coming, one on top of another.

It can throw you  into a panic and tire you out as you try to get some rest while the flashing of the lightening and the booming of the thunder keep interrupting your sleep and you fear the damage is being done.

The constant storms can wear you down and make everything appear hazy, so much so that you question your own judgement at times.

It is then you remember to Praise HIM in the Storm, bringing some peace into your life and into your soul once more.

And although the storm may rage on, you can feel secure in knowing that He is with you, every step of the way.

No matter how bad the storm gets, He is there, surrounding you with His peace and His comfort.

And we can safely rest in knowing that everything seems the darkest right before the dawn.  Thank you Lord for always being there for us and being our shelter and strong tower in the storms of life.