I sit here tonight absolutely in awe of the Lord's power as my room lights up every second and rain pounds on my window. That is one of my favorite characteristics of the Lord, so thunderstorms are my all-time favorite God moments. Ever since I was little I have been in love with thunderstorms, getting chased home by tornadoes #oklahomalife...., and rain. From a young age God used his powerful storms to reveal His almighty power to me.
Think about it.....God is sitting up in Heaven holding every lightning bolt in His hand and directing each one where to go, while dropping each drip of rain (being a prankster, it's probably a good thing this job is in the Lord's hands and not mine). If this doesn't scream "I am in control and I LOVE you", then I don't know what does. I love reflecting on my life and looking at the parts where I didn't trust God....the one who made me, placed me where I am, has taken care of me every step of my life, and worked everything out for my good. I start laughing at myself because I can be so blinded some times. I, the short little french fry who is crazy and blah blah blah won't put 100% trust in God, the one who has always been there, loves me, works everything out, DIED for me, and healed a blind man? Talk about CRAY CRAY.
I love the Lord's promise when He says He will never give us more than we can take. The rain reminds me of that promise of mercy and grace. Instead of dumping giant buckets of water on us like we were dying at a water park, He sends down little drops so the ground can absorb it slowly. Think about it...when trials come, He never gives us more than we can handle but gives us a little at a time so it can absorb and we can change.
Wherever you are right now, whether you are in the Dallas area feeling the rain, or just reflecting on a trial you are going through, take a few minutes to truly reflect on the Lord's power. Take the blinders off and see how powerful and mighty He is, and trust in His plans. He WILL work everything out for your good, whether that's a future plan that needs to happen, or something He needs to teach you.