One morning, I was awakened by the sound of thunder and rain. When I opened my eyes, I saw lightning flashing through my window. It was about 3 a.m. when I woke up, so I took it as a sign that the Lord wanted me to seek Him in prayer. There, in the darkness, with the storm raging all around me, I got on my knees and prayed—not only for myself but for my friends, family, and all those I love. After spending some time in prayer, I decided, since I was already awake, I might as well have my devotional. After finishing my reading, the Lord inspired me to write, and that’s when I realized why He had woken me up so early.
As I mentioned, there was thunder, lightning, and heavy rain outside. Sitting in the comfort of my home, I thought about how God was protecting my family and me. I imagined our home being guarded by an army of angels, and though the storm raged all around us, we were safe and protected by God. This world is full of so much evil, and there are storms we face in life every day. But we shouldn’t focus on the storms around us (the evil of our day); instead, we should fix our eyes on the one who controls the storm. We are not alone in life’s storms—our Heavenly Father is with us, protecting and shielding us from the harsh winds and rain. As long as we remain obedient and faithful to Him, He will be faithful to us. So, trust Him in the storm, seek Him in the storm, and serve Him in the storm.
Lord, I pray for whoever is reading this right now. I pray that You keep and protect them through the storms of life. I pray that no weapon formed against them shall prosper. I pray that You surround them with angels and walk with them through the storm. I pray that they will keep their eyes on You, knowing that each storm brings us closer to You. Remind them that in the eye of the storm, You remain in control. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen!
Now go and face the storm with Jesus by your side. You’re more than a conqueror.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Psalm 91:1-2 (KJV)
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