Thoughts During The Storm

Just a short time ago, a pretty severe storm went through the area and I penned these comments during that time.

The rain is pelting the windows and storm door with a fierceness, accompanied by the sound of hail. At the sound of the tornado siren, I reached for my Bible and it opened to Psalm 97. Reading David's words assured me of God's Power and Dominion, just as the heading stated. (I was using the Open Bible, New American Standard).

I felt completely at peace as I read the Psalm several times. The thought came to me to do this writing - feeling secure in His safety. Several times I had the urge to go to the window and look out - but how could I? - if my trust is in God, I did not, nor do not, need to take on what is happening outside - only to accept and hold on to my knowledge that God is ever present and I am safe and secure in knowing that.

Believe me when I tell you that immediately after writing that sentence, the rain stopped and all seemed - NO, WAS - calm and I felt even more God's assurance that all is well. Thank you Lord, that again you have shown me Your ability to stop the storms, no matter how severe they seem.

Truly, as Psalm 97, vs. 1 says - The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands (coastlands) be glad. vs. 2,: Clouds and darkness surround Him; vs 3: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Reading on, vs. 6: The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the people have seen His glory.

The sun came out, the wind and sirens ended and once again, because of You, Lord, all is right with my world. May I always remember this when other storms in my life appear.