Yesterday I was out running last minute errands. While checking out of one store the cashier began to talk about the storm that was coming. I replied, “I am SO NOT IN THE MOOD for this hurricane!”
Another lady waiting in line whipped her head around and said, “Lady, WHO IS?”
Touché – Great point by her. Stupid comment by me!
We are never in the mood for the storms of life. Do we ever sit around and say, “Just bring it on! I’m prepared. I’m ready. Bring it!”?
I guarantee you I never say that. Storms of life come and go everyday in every persons life. All we can really do is prepare. I am thankful that the hurricane tracking systems these days are pretty accurate and we can prepare for the storms. We know when to prepare, where to go and when to come home.
On the other hand most storms of life happen in the spur of the moment. Tragedy hits and there is no time to prepare. If we haven’t spent our life preparing, praying and practicing the presence of God, we are left in the storm without any type of life preserver.
As I pack suitcases today and cram precious personal belongings in my car, I’m thankful I have the advanced notice to prepare and leave as tragedy is lurking nearby. However, I’m most mindful that tomorrow is 9-11 and there was no advanced warning for those precious souls.
I have this photo framed and on my desk. It is a picture taken by a friend who was at the Towers when the enemy struck. She took this that morning at 6:30am on her way to meet her family at the towers. Her picture is one of the last ones taken of the Twin Towers. You might have seen it in Time Magazine. It’s the coolest with the sun beaming through in a cross reminding me God was there – just as He is here.
I keep this picture on my desk to remind me that EVERY moment and EVERY day is precious for I DO NOT KNOW what tomorrow brings. I don’t even know what my next breath will bring.
I’m Amazed at the peace God provides amid the storms of life!
Lord, watch over the Gulf Coast. Be our shelter, refuge, strong tower and protector! AMEN!
I’m praying this storm will lost all strength and power. That it will not frustrate the plans of the Lord, esp. in regard to the LTL conference. I pray for the safety of all the coastal residents. Lots of love and prayers going out to you and the gulf coast residents.
Engrafted by His Grace–
Shonda
Arlene, I will be praying for you and others in that area…and thank you for reminding me that the Lord is indeed my strong tower and protector…
Keep us up to date if you can..
Blessings!
Teresa
Awesome beauty profoundly scripted prior to moments of untold tragedy.
It’s the way of things, don’t you think?
You’re right about storms. Are we ever fully prepared for their strike, even with a good 48 hours notice?!
Thinking of you all during this time.
peace~elaine
Have had you in my thoughts and prayers as Ike has been heading your way.
You are right, we don’t know what the next moment will bring, but we do know that God is in charge of all that is about to transpire.
God Bless you and keep you, and make His Face shine upon you.
hey girl I am hear if you need me.marina
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing the picture…I’ve seen it before, but it’s always amazing to me every time I see it.
What a great picture! And I love the image of the cross and what it implies!
You and others along the TX coast are in our thoughts and prayers!
Marilyn
What a fantastic photo! Is it possible to put this on our blogs too on the side bar as a reminder? I’d love to share it!
Praying for your safety and others in the midst of this storm. I was just prepared myself for Hanna..packing up family photos.
Thank the LORD in the storms of life…we have HIM!
HOPE
I never saw that picture. How amazing. The cross is the first thing I saw when I scrolled down. I’d love that photo. What an awesome reminder of how God is always in our center, all we have to do is look.
He is also your center as your prepare for IKE.
I am praying for all who are in the storms path.
Praying for you and all Texans.
Leah
I have seen that picture before. I am praying for you, Alene. Hope to hear from you soon to tell us you are safe.
Hi Alene..
Praying for you my sistah!! Please keep us updated if you can. I’ll be by to check on you again.
Luv ya Lorie
How did you do over in CC? Did you get storm surge and flooding? Are ya’ll okay? Love to hear you’re alright…waiting and praying.