Storms

This morning, in my quiet time with God, He spoke to my heart about storms and I just had to share it. I had my blinds open and I was noticing how it looked like it was about to start raining. The weather forecast for today predicted that it was going to rain and some of it could be very heavy. Of course, I was excited because you know how I love stormy weather. I always have. So, I was looking outside wishing it would start to rain, and I sensed in my Spirit God asking me why I love storms so much? I have never really thought about it before. After thinking about it, I realized that when it storms outside it gives me an excuse to stay in and curl up on the couch and relax by watching a movie, reading, or anything else. For some reason, its comforting to me . I love being at home in a storm where inside it's peaceful, warm, and cozy while outside it's wet, cold, dark, and ragging. I also love thunderstorms because it reminds me of God's awesome power.

Then God reminded me of a scripture in James where James says, " Consider it pure joy, whenever you face trials of many kinds." James 1:2

I felt like God was saying that when the storms of life (trials) come, if we are Christians, we can get excited because there is peace in the midst of the storm that only He can give us. We can rest, relax, and let God take care of us while the storm rages on around us. We don't have to be afraid. We can rest knowing that it will pass and allow God to comfort us in the middle of it. We can even get excited because the storms in life can reveal God's awesome power to us when we run to Him and watch Him bring us through it. This challenges me to start viewing the trials in my life differently and do what James said, consider it pure joy!