The Storms of Life

Hello all you wonderful people. Well, it's me again, writing another blog update on this beautiful day God has made. After the past few days of nasty weather, it is a very nice change. Being in the middle of the most recent storms, seeing how many homes where destroyed, how many lives were lost, It made me think about our own personal "storms" we go through in our lives.  
Sometimes when situations seem so grim, we often question. "Where is God in the middle of all of this chaos?" Truth is simple. He is right there. He never left, and never will forsake us. Often times it is our own selfish spirit that has gone away from Him. I think that part of the problem, is that we are not prepared for the storms when they do come. When things are going great in our lives, and the days pass by smoothly, these are the times when we are most "prone to wander." Then when something happens, we turn to God. But our relationship with Him should be so much more than just a lifeline when times get tough and seem unbearable. If we are daily walking in His truths and staying within His will, He is going to help us be ready to fend off the devil, and the temptation to lose hope in bad situations. When someone has hurt you or done something you think is wrong, who do we usually go to first? If you're like me, you probably send a text to your best friend, or call them with the latest news of your eventful life. Well, that's what friends are for right? This is true. Which is why our relationship with God should be much like that of our best friend. He desires to have that deep, intimate relationship with you. He wants to hear what you have to say. Whether you think your problem is just too inferior for God, or that He doesn't care because He has "bigger" problems to deal with, know this. He cares about every single detail  of your life. He created you. You are His prize. He adores you, and always wants what's best for you. There is nothing you have been through, however big or small, that God Himself has not endured. He understands your hurt and pain. He wants you to pour out your heart to Him. Just make sure that it is a DAILY thing, not just something you do when things aren't going your way.
If you are going through a rough time in your life right now, know that God is waiting for you to come to Him, to rest in His arms and find true peace. If you're not, and things are great in your life at the moment, take time today to thank God for the time of peace, for the things He has blessed you with, and ask Him to continue to grow and strengthen you, so that you will be prepared when the "storm" hits. 


"What if your blessings come through raindrops.
What if Your healing comes through tears.
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near.
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise."