Thunderstorms
Posted by Dion Todd July 10th, 2024 1,451 Views 23 Comments
Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. Psalm 131:2 WEB.
Thunderstorms in the deep south can be terrible, especially for children. Blackened skies, winds that blow down trees, walls of rain you cannot see through, accompanied by bolts of lightning that hit the ground and sound as if an artillery shell exploded. Once a bolt of lightning struck our yard and set off an electromagnetic pulse that caused all the electronic devices in the area to lose their settings.
When I was little, and a severe thunderstorm would come up, my Dad would gather all the kids around him and sit us on his lap with him on the couch. If the storm got really bad, he would always take us out to his truck. My stepmom cursed like a sailor, and he was afraid to be in the same house with her when things got rough, lest she be taken and us with her. Looking back, I guess everyone distanced themselves from her when the weather got rough.
Even in the worst storms, with the wind howling, the lightning striking, and the thunder booming, we felt perfectly safe there with Dad. His presence seemed to calm everything inside of us. We always made it through the storm.
Sometimes the Lord does not calm the storm we are facing, but He will calm His child. When this happens, relax and rest, knowing He is with you. It's going to be OK. The storm will soon pass, for it is not forever. Try to keep a positive attitude while waiting on it to blow over.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 WEB.
A baby wants everything right now, or it cries and screams. A child that is weaned learns to wait until the meal is ready. When David wrote Psalm 131, he said his soul was like a weaned child. For he had learned to wait for the Lord without whining.
You are not alone there, and what you are facing today is not a surprise to God. You will come through this, but you will get to walk on streets of gold even if you don't. So the worst thing that can happen is not really all that bad. We came into this world naked and will go out that way. All that we are striving for today will be left behind. Set your priorities in light of that.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for comforting me. I know that You are in control. You created the universe, and You can handle this. I surrender to You. Please speak to me in a way that I understand and fulfill Your will in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
AMEN!!!!!!! Thank You dear Heavenly Father, for Your Spirit dwelling with us, comforting us, strengthening us, and as it says in Psalms 131:2, You have stilled us and quieted our souls, giving us peace where there would be none!! Being in my 70's now, I cannot handle troublesome things any more like I used to, even to the point that I just begin to tremble, BUT then there is such a calm that comes over me, and I know that it is YOU, my Lord and God, my loving Heavenly Father, I love you!!! 🙏❤️
Madalyn Myers commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
Patience is a virtue My Dad used to always say Rome was not built in a day. Sometimes I have prayed for something and I would pray for something more than once. God showed me that my prayers were answered. The Lord always remembered What I prayed for. Even when I forgot that I prayed for something. I just Thank him and to let Him know that I love him dearly. He may not come when you want him but He is right on time.
Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for comforting me. I know that You are in control. You created the universe, and You can handle this. I surrender to You. Please speak to me in a way that I understand and fulfill Your will in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! Love this message today!! Thank you so much for all of the devotions you do for us, they are greatly appreciated!!!
Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for comforting me. I know that You are in control. You created the universe, and You can handle this. I surrender to You. Please speak to me in a way that I understand and fulfill Your will in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Bill Fair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
Amen! Love the prayer at the end!
Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
Father, at times it can really be scary but I'm trusting You. AMEN!!
Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
AMEN Good Morning Everyone 😀
Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
Good morning, everyone, may you have a joyfully blessed day! 🌞💛🙏
Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
Thank you for the devotional, Pastor Dion. I needed to hear it!
Harry Adams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
Praise God and good morning since I started my journey to peace with this RHM prayer network My life has started to change and I love it 🤩
Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
Amen 🙏🙏!! Amen 🙏🙏!! Amen 🙏🙏💝!!
Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
Father, I will stay focused on you! You will be with me through the stormy waters of Life. In the name of Jesus, Amen!
Jeffrey Green commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Thunderstorms
1 month ago
Father this devotional was just what I needed this am. I just need to contiue to trust and believe in you.Holy spirit please show me the way to peace and love amen.
Consuela Jennings
1 month ago
Ms.Wardle
You may not feel strong, but know this, you are the most powerful conduit and sent the trembling back where it came from. Thank you for the blessing. 🕊