Above the Storms!

Ephesians 6:10-13 (New International Version)


10.Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11.Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12.For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13.Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Let's choose to listen to our Lord when He tells us what to do when the storms come to our life. Then, let's act on our faith, as the old saying goes "put legs on faith". God hears and honors our prayers and requests. God is so good and He is always there for us. Nothing will ever separate us from His Love. As you begin this week, don't be fearful! Remember these scriptures and speak them out loud; "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Phil 4:13), and "No weapon formed against me will prosper" (Isa 54:17). We can be victorious! Does it mean we will never have problems or trials? Of course not! But God will be with us through everyone one of them. Blessings on you as you read this!

Storms in the Night!

Psalm 107:28-30 (New Living Translation)

²⁸ “Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress.
²⁹ He calmed the storm to a whisper
and stilled the waves.
³⁰ What a blessing was that stillness
as he brought them safely into harbor!

We have a tornado watch, thunderstorm, and a flashflood watch! That should be enough to keep me up for awhile! Watching and waiting, checking the weather channel to find out what is going on. Now there is nothing wrong with being watchful, preparing just in case we need to take shelter. Of course we can go overboard on it to, I have known folks who panicked at just thunder, fear would send them to the storm shelter in a hurry. I remember being in a tornado at the age of 9, my sister was 6, and a little brother under a year. We were at my aunts house and I guess things happened really fast, anyway I remember crawling on the floor trying to get out of that house. Terrified would be the appropriate word! Now tonight as I am keeping an eye on the storm, I am also reminded of the storms we face in everyday life. Oh yes, we have all the heartaches, trials, sickness, and problems we can handle. Everyday something new or still the old we are dealing with. “But God”, I love that, because it means no matter what we are facing or what is going on, when we say, “But God”, we know He has things in control. Calming the storm to a whisper and stilling the waves, we will come safely to the harbor. What a blessing Gods Word is to us, we just need to remember to say “Help”. Does this mean as much to you as it does to me? It fills my heart with hope and renews my faith in Him. Reach out to Him, He will never let you down, He loves you with an unfailing love and devotion!