breaking the hush

Last night at lights out, I laid my head down on my makeshift pillow, closed my eyes, and then heard a roll of thunder before falling asleep! I’m assuming that it stormed, because it was extremely hard to get up today and it smells like rain!  With all of Texas burning the past few months, it has to be a tremendous relief to those in Bastrop, Possum Kingdom, and several other regions across the state. I’m assuming, that even the people in those areas, that would normally be fearful or distressed during a storm, realize the benefit now, and at one point, were probably praying for one. Kind of like in our lives, at least in mine. A storm can be a hard thing, something we don’t want because of fear, or uncertainty of the damage the storm may create. We don’t look at the benefits of the storm before we begin to experience it. When we start to see the cracked dry ground guzzle gallons at a time, the holes turn back into lakes, and the fired scorched, we are actually grateful for what once we would have fret. When we see the effects of the storm, we begin to dance in the midst. Then, take even more comfort in knowing that God can calm the storm before one tree is ripped from the earth, or one house is sent to Oz.

The next time you find yourself caught in the middle of a storm, remember that they come from a reason, and some we may not see until after it’s over. Maybe it’s to build your faith, bring you closer to Him, or to be able to help others through your experience. Whatever it may be, dance in the midst of your storm, knowing that He is in control – He is the rain maker, the wind blower, and the storm calmer at just the right time.

Breaking the Hush,

Shawn