Recently these words by Chuck Swindoll crossed my path a few times:
“When I ask people when they really grew spiritually, they never describe an easy time. Never.”
For each of us, some life storms may very well be God-appointed storms.
“The Lord has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm, And the clouds are the dust of His feet.” (Nahum 1:3, NKJV)
The one thing life storms have in common is that God was the One in control of each of these storms.
“But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases.” (Psalm 115:3, NKJV)
These storms of life have a way of changing the course of our lives, often bringing us back to what is important.
“When you are in distress and all these things have come upon you, in the latter days you will return to the Lord your God and listen to His voice.“ (Deuteronomy 4:30, NASB)
It’s interesting to think the storms of life serve deeper purposes than we oft times realize. We would do anything to avoid pain and difficulties.
Won’t you join me at Woman to Woman Ministries HERE? I’ll share another observation from Chuck Swindoll as he helps us to learn – not every storm is detrimental, some are for our benefit.
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