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Monday, July 31, 2006
Powerful Storm
I live in the desert. We don't have earthquakes, or tornados. When it snows 1/4 inch every 10 years, and melts in 5 minutes, we get very excited! Our rainfall is minor. The last few years, we have really needed what little rain we get. During the summer months, our Monsoon season starts...somtimes! The last few days have been awesome! We have had some of the greatest storms come in, especially at night. Last night was one of the most powerful. I woke up to the loud crack of thunder oustside. It sounded as if it hi a tree in the neighborhood. I got up to check my kids (they hadn't budged, amazingly). I threw my dog a chew stick to calm her. Now I just needed something to calm ME! The funny thing is there is such mixed emotions behind these storms. I absolutely love them, and sometimes hate how fast they blow through. On the other hand, they can get my heart racing and my blood pumping. I almost feel as if my heart will explode out of my chest! Well, sleep wasn't going to happen again for awhile. My mind started running. It likes to do that sometimes! I thought of what it felt like to live in places with even more severe weather than this. Or, even what it must have felt like to live long ago, and not feel the protection I have. Then I thought of others in this world that experience the elemlents still today, without the protection I have. Then I shifted to the fear that arose from the loud booming and cracking outside. I thought to those in our world who are experiencing a different kind of storm. One of a different nature. The storms that have brewed for all time. How scary to live in the midst of those storms. Then the power of the storm reminded me of God. The Great and Powerful. The thought that this storm outside of my window, didn't even put a dent in the Power of God. It's funny how my thoughts circled. I realized that sometimes the storms in our lives are so overwhelming, powerful, scary and unsettling. There too can be an element of excitement, and anticipation for the changes that will come within the storm, but why is it hard to see or feel God in the storms of our lives sometimes? I know the storm's power can't compare to God's power, but sometimes I forget or lose sight. Some storms of change are beginning in my life. I realize that they are very minor compared to many, but they are real to me. I know that many of the changes will be awesome, and wonderful, but it still leaves me feeling unsettled and overwhelmed. I am trying to stay focused on God through the storms. I know that all I need lies with God. I anticipate the end and hope that something better than I imaging is waiting. Do you have times where nature, storms etc. prompt deep thinking? What do you see about God in the elements you are surrounded by? Would love to hear your thoughts!
Very cool, love how God speaks to us in such unique ways. God knows each of us so well! Who knows, maybe God enjoys "messing" with us sometimes just like parents like to do with their children. Something for us to learn, a good chuckle for him!