Storm Season

Ills that still grieve me

Soon are to leave me;

Though billows tower,

And winds gain power,

After the storm the fair sun shows its face.

Joy e'er increasing

And peace never ceasing;

These shall I treasure

And share in full measure

When in His mansions God grants me a place.

~ Paul Gerhardt

A hurricane came upon Puerto Rico and Florida. Storms can rage in our lives as well, leaving damage and devastation behind. At such times, the sun we need to shine on us is the Son of God, Jesus, to clean up the mess in our lives, that we might have joy and peace again. Maybe not in "full measure" in this world and life, but certainly in the next, when all the storms and sin will be gone and there will only be peace and joy. And He who stilled the winds and waves of a storm at sea, is able to calm the storm in your life as well.

Pray: Lord Jesus, help me! The storms of life are too much for me but not too much for you. Help me to endure, work Your good, and uphold me with Your powerful and loving hand. Amen.