He says, “Be still, and know that I am God
Psalm 46:10
The storms of life come and go. We can sit in fear huddled in a corner as when a tornado or hurricane is on its way or we can trust that our God will carry us through even though we think there will never be an end. While sitting in a hospital on a dark stormy night I was reminded of all the storms that the Lord has brought me through and wrote the following.
The wind hollers, the windows shudder
Even the curtains begin to sway
The temperature is dipping, the air makes me shiver
As the cold of winter demands its time
There was a season in my life
When the wind’s voice could make me quake
I dreaded the drama of lightning and thunder
And bitter cold permeated deep into my being
But I learned to be quiet, to sit, to listen
To my God’s calm reassuring whisper
Relaxing in His words echoed in the wind,
In His might and power on dark stormy nights.
Somehow in the unsurety of
This chaotic, crazy stressful world
What once created a heart full of fear
Now brings a sense of comfort and peace
It now reminds me that God controls
The heavens and the earth, the winds and the rains.
And at long last I can sleep restfully and be still
Being fully assured that He is God
Even the curtains begin to sway
The temperature is dipping, the air makes me shiver
As the cold of winter demands its time
There was a season in my life
When the wind’s voice could make me quake
I dreaded the drama of lightning and thunder
And bitter cold permeated deep into my being
But I learned to be quiet, to sit, to listen
To my God’s calm reassuring whisper
Relaxing in His words echoed in the wind,
In His might and power on dark stormy nights.
Somehow in the unsurety of
This chaotic, crazy stressful world
What once created a heart full of fear
Now brings a sense of comfort and peace
It now reminds me that God controls
The heavens and the earth, the winds and the rains.
And at long last I can sleep restfully and be still
Being fully assured that He is God
Fill my heart with joy
when their grain and new wine abound.
In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, LORD,
make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:7-8
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Comments (12)
I really needed to hear this <3 What beautiful storm themed art, there are such wonderfully gifted people in CAST, I'm blessed to be a part of it! :)
This is a beautiful post.
Wishing all a blessed day!
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Sharon, I'm very blessed to be a part of the team too! Phyllis
It's raining here this morning. Beautiful poem. Thanks for the scripture and the really neat CAST Team items. It's so great to come here every morning!
We ALL experience the storms of life, but PTL, there is the SON SHINE!
Roxanne
Phyllis - you are such a gifted writer. Thank you so much - these words mean so much to me.
♥♥♥
Sue
Lovely post. Thanks for writing it to remind us again of peace after the storms.
Amazing post! Sometimes we... okay, A LOT OF TIMES we forget to seek God when we feel hopeless and frustrated. He's always there, just waiting for us to call His name.
Thanks for including me with some VERY talented artists in this post!!!
~Bethany
absolutely beautiful! Be blessed
Beautiful post, Phyllis. That's the safe place, isn't it? In the secret place of the Most High?
I love the items you chose to accompany your thoughts.
So very beautiful. Thank you!
a crafting heart
A lovely post and some beautiful CAST creations! Especially love the springtime rain art work. :)