Meeting God In The Storm
Category : Lent Devotions
Isaiah 40:31
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
When I look back in time since my twenties, I have suffered cancer, left my parents’ home to start a family across the ocean, lost my dad in my early thirties, and continue to suffer many health issues. My life has been filled with many difficulties and setbacks. Life can happen to us like a storm or tornado sometimes. It can make us lose our bearings and sense of direction and can leave us in chaos.
Where do you run to when you are facing the storms of your life? Who do you put your hope in when your health is failing? Do you feel forgotten in your suffering? I have learnt through all the hard times that we never go through this life alone (God is always there) and we can always put our hope in the Lord. I can always run to the Lord and not be afraid. God renews my strength and makes me feel so strong. He is our helper when facing the storms of our life. That is good news because Isaiah 40:31 does not say He will make the storms of life go away.
Remember also 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
I continue to learn more and more to leave all my worries to God. What about you? Is it God you think of immediately when bad news hits?
Psalm 91:1 reminds us: “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
I choose to put my hope, trust and faith in you, Lord.
Dear Lord, thank you that you are a mighty, loving God. Show me not to be afraid but to trust you in my daily life. Thank you for your continuous guidance in my life. Amen.