Winter started yesterday in North America, but it certainly did not feel like it here in Richmond. It was over 70 degrees. People had on shorts and some were even running the air condition. Today, the forecast is for almost 80 degrees. This is certainly odd and this imbalance in the atmosphere will certainly spawn stormy weather.
I am not a fan of storms. I have only met a few people that like storms. For the majority of us, even if we stand in awe of the power of nature demonstrated during storms, we would rather not be in the midst of a storm.
As I mature, both biologically and spiritually, I am learning to have a new appreciation for stormy weather. Storms are unsettling. Storms are demonstrative and sometimes destructive. No matter what, a storm will get your attention. I am learning to appreciate the rainy days just as much if not more than the days of sunshine. The stormy days serve for me as a real reminder of two things. One, God is in control. Two, trouble will not last always.
Just as quickly as a storm rolls in, it can roll back out. Although man has advanced to a place that we can forecast and predict weather, we are powerless to control it. Only God has control of the weather and in reality God has control of my life. Troubles may bubble up but they will not last.
Weather the storm, sunny days are coming.
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