So many times I have misunderstood, or not even realized that there was a purpose for times of storm/uncomfortable and even painful times in my life. To use the word 'misunderstood' is a bit on the lite side of where I actually find my attitude during a storm. The range of my emotion is almost unlimited. I have gone through all the usual feelings: abandonment, humiliation, loss, fear, anger, bewilderment, etc. I'm sure that you can identify... right?
So at what point do those feelings change? For me, it's usually in the hindsight phase. You know, after some of what I've faced begins to make sense. I am not yet adept at plugging into my well of faith and positivity during the big middle of a heavy, heated storm. God knows me well though and without fail, He will send one of his faithful servants to speak truth, truth of the matter, truth about the storm, into my spririt. I'm so grateful to Him!
If you are a Christ follower and you are facing a storm, in the middle of a storm, or coming out the other side of a stormy season - let this be your reminder about the purpose of the storm. Romans 8:28 opens it up nicely for us. I personally love to look at The Message as a commentary, take a moment and look at verses 26-28, which end with this, "we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good." YES!!! Also, the NIV reads like this, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who [a]love him, who[b] have been called according to his purpose." See those qualifiers? Check your "Love HIM" and "Called" positions, don't hesitate to make adjustments if necessary... get in position!
Looking back I can see that God often allows trouble in my life to prune, hone, and keep me maliable in His hand. Were I not so stubborn or opinionated, this may not be the case. Yet, here I am edging up on 40 years on this planet called Earth and I may be slightly less stubborn and opinionated than 25 years ago... maybe.
So while I may travel the gamit of emotions during a storm, the one thing that I can declare about my experience in times of storm is this: my trust is in the LORD. His strong and mighty hand is my deliverance. He is faithful and He will see me through to the other side of any storm! It is not my responsibility to predict and worry over the outcomes... my responsibility is simple obedience to Him and staying in the "love Him" and "called" position.
Be assured, rightly placing trust in God, the maker of Heaven & Earth, is a good place to be - especially in times of storm. I will be glad to agree with you in prayer, feel free to list prayer needs below or DM me through Facebook; we will stand together in prayer and trust!
So at what point do those feelings change? For me, it's usually in the hindsight phase. You know, after some of what I've faced begins to make sense. I am not yet adept at plugging into my well of faith and positivity during the big middle of a heavy, heated storm. God knows me well though and without fail, He will send one of his faithful servants to speak truth, truth of the matter, truth about the storm, into my spririt. I'm so grateful to Him!
If you are a Christ follower and you are facing a storm, in the middle of a storm, or coming out the other side of a stormy season - let this be your reminder about the purpose of the storm. Romans 8:28 opens it up nicely for us. I personally love to look at The Message as a commentary, take a moment and look at verses 26-28, which end with this, "we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good." YES!!! Also, the NIV reads like this, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who [a]love him, who[b] have been called according to his purpose." See those qualifiers? Check your "Love HIM" and "Called" positions, don't hesitate to make adjustments if necessary... get in position!
Looking back I can see that God often allows trouble in my life to prune, hone, and keep me maliable in His hand. Were I not so stubborn or opinionated, this may not be the case. Yet, here I am edging up on 40 years on this planet called Earth and I may be slightly less stubborn and opinionated than 25 years ago... maybe.
So while I may travel the gamit of emotions during a storm, the one thing that I can declare about my experience in times of storm is this: my trust is in the LORD. His strong and mighty hand is my deliverance. He is faithful and He will see me through to the other side of any storm! It is not my responsibility to predict and worry over the outcomes... my responsibility is simple obedience to Him and staying in the "love Him" and "called" position.
Be assured, rightly placing trust in God, the maker of Heaven & Earth, is a good place to be - especially in times of storm. I will be glad to agree with you in prayer, feel free to list prayer needs below or DM me through Facebook; we will stand together in prayer and trust!
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