Early this morning, I heard the rumbling of a thunderstorm just outside my window. Strangely, the lightning and the thunder did not frighten me. Instead, it comforted me. After exhaling a peaceful sigh, I fell asleep again. I know that a storm can be dangerous and even deadly, but when you admire it from a safe place, it is a thing of beauty. It can create an amazing sense of peace.

The Bible describes God as a hiding place, a pavilion, a strong tower, a shield. When we rest in God and let storms roll by, as they inevitably will, we will be at peace. We have no cause to fear because we are safe. We can even sleep on and let the sound of tapping rain rock us deeper. In the safe place, we come to know God. We learn that we can trust Him. As we lay our head on His bosom, we can hear His heartbeat and we know that it beats for us. We even come to appreciate the storm knowing that its force cannot destroy anything that is hidden in Him. Furthermore, the rain from the storm causes life to flourish. The ground gives birth to a sea of flowers after it has bathed in God’s showers.

Dear Jesus,

When my heart is broken, I place it in your hands. Heal me, O God and I shall be healed. Hold me in the safety of Your love that I will not fear when life thunders against me. Let the lightning flashes succeed only in illuminating Your love for me. Help me not to worry over things that might be destroyed since the whole world is in Your power. Nothing can move unless You give it the power to do so. Nothing can conquer me except my own fearful heart Nothing can overwhelm me if I surrender to Your design for my life. Underneath the covering of Your garment, I safely rest. Wrap me in a healing cocoon and change me into another Destiny.

Amen