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Thunderstorms
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Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. Psalm 131:2 WEB
Thunderstorms in the deep south can be terrible, especially for children. Blackened skies, winds that blow trees over, walls of rain that you cannot see through, bolts of lightning that hit the ground and sound like an artillery shell exploded. Once a bolt of lightning that struck in our yard set off an EMP and caused all the electronic devices in the area to lose their settings.
When I was little and a bad thunderstorm would come up, my Dad would gather all the kids around him, and sit us on his lap with him on the couch. If the storm got really bad, he would always take us out to his truck. My stepmom cursed like a sailor, and he was afraid to be in the house with her when things got bad, lest she be taken. Come to think of it, everyone distanced themselves from her when the weather got rough.
Even in the worst storms with the wind howling, the lightning striking, and the thunder booming, we felt perfectly safe there with Dad. His presence seemed to calm everything inside of us. We always made it through the storm.
Sometimes the Lord does not calm the storm that we are facing, but He will calm His child. When his happens, relax and rest knowing that He is with you, its going to be OK, and that the storm will soon pass. It is not forever. Try to keep a good attitude while waiting.
'But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control' (Galatians 5:22).
A baby wants everything right now or it cries and screams. A child that is weaned learns to wait until the meal is ready. David said that his soul was like a weaned child for he had learned to wait on the Lord without whining.
You are not alone there and what you are facing is not a surprise to God. You will come through this, but even if you didn't, you will get to walk on streets of gold. So the worst thing that can happen, is not really all that bad. Naked we came into this world, naked we will go out, and all that we are striving for today will be left behind. Set your priorities in light of that.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for comforting me. I know that You are in control. You created the universe and You are able to handle this. I surrender to You. Speak to me in a way that I understand and fulfill Your will in my life, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Thank you for this scripture as the timing is perfect. It always seems when God opens a door which is a Blessing, Satan rears his ugly head. Having anxiety and depression doesn't help, But the Lord say's that my Grace is Sufficient. Lord please keep us strong with your protection as we walk through these storms and do not let us turn to right or left without you. You indeed are the true Comforter. Please rain down your Mercy and Grace. In Jesus Name we pray..
I thank God that I'm up and going this morning. Seems as tho' there are lots of storms in my life, at this time. This is a perfect devotion for my day. He is my Comforter, and will not leave my side. I need to learn to lean on Him more than I do. My days are filled with uncertainty, but knowing He's in command, really helps.
Lord, I ask that You stay close to me and my family during these difficult times and give us confidence in Your never-ending love, strength and forgiveness. Amen
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for comforting me. I know that You are in control. You created the universe and You are able to handle this. I surrender to You. Speak to me in a way that I understand and fulfill Your will in my life, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. <3
Father, please bring comfort to me and help me to just let the Spirit take control of my life. I would love to have the feeling of love, peace, joy and calmness in my life. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. <3
Thank You Pastor Dion for todays devotion. :-)
Amen. Praise God! Thank you Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father I thank You for comforting me. I know that You are in control. You created the universe and You are able to handle this. I surrender to You. Speak to me in a way that I understand and fulfill Your will in my life, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
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