So then the computer went off and I was able to curl up on the couch....not to think of the "random" picture again...until the power went out and the surveillance system messed up and......well, I had a couple hours before my shift was over to think..and God brought this picture to mind again....
I faced a lot of fear in those clouds, both in the literal sense and also in my heart. God was so faithful to do life changing things in my heart through those clouds. Always encouraging to re-visit that part of my journey. It didn't start in Branson and it sure didn't end there either, but what a sweet time it was.
And for today.....well there are still so many lessons in the clouds. Although my sister and I were stuck driving through a pretty nasty storm a few weeks ago it was nothing compared to a Missouri storm! So, on that front things are very calm!
As for my heart, the storm rages on in full force. And, the feelings I would have in the past if I knew bad storm clouds were coming are so similar to the feelings raging on in my heart. Fear, dread, urgency....and I just want it to be OVER. I just want the clouds to go away and the sun to come out.
Thankfully I know from experience that there is much to be learned in the clouds, character to be built, dependence to be deepened, and love to be revealed..
Random picture? Not exactly....a reminder close to my heart in many ways that although the storm rages on and the clouds seem to be to much to handle....God is faithful to be with me right in the middle of it all and walk me through to the sunshine on the other side.....and I have a feeling the sun will be even brighter this time..it always is.
