There is so much going on in the world, in my community and in my life. Some things are great and I can be thankful for them. Others leave me gasping, “What is this? A test, again?” For example, for those of you who have been living in a cave for the last week, there is Hurricane Dorian. It seems to be skirting the Florida coast, which is where I have two siblings living. So, I have been in much prayer for their safely. Now, our governor here in VA has declared an emergency for our state because we may be in the path of destructive winds and rain. “Oh, no!” Thinking back to Tropical Storm Isabel and eleven days without electricity, I started to panic. That is my response to this new storm, and then I had my devotional this morning. This is what I read.

This is a chorus that we sang for many years in various churches, so I know this verse. At least, in my mind I know it, but now I need to get it deep into my heart. God is the only One who matters. He is with me, no matter what happens…blurred vision, storms and demands from family members. Regardless, God is still on His throne. He didn’t move. Let that sink deep into your heart, just as it is beginning to rest in mine.

My hope is in God, in the promises that are in His Word. I may not like what is happening all around me, but I know that His Word is true and He will keep me until it is time for Him to call me home. So, I’m getting more relaxed now…more rested in my mind and my spirit. You see, I have discovered that once my spirit is focused on the compass that it should be following, my mind follows suit and I rest in the Lord. Nothing that happens in my life (or yours) is a surprise to God. Therefore, we can depend on Him. He will walk with us through all of the storms of life and we already know that nothing is impossible or too hard for Him. The same God who parted the Red Sea is my God (and yours, if you believe in Him). No fear! Think about it, and have a blessed day.