Life’s Storms
By: Maxine M.

Suddenly!! In the middle of the night lives were lost, damaged, destroyed from the storm that arose
Without warning, many were put into a “situation” they would never have chose
In misery and anguish cries were heard…why? Why me? Is there anyone who knows?

Dazed and confused, survivors struggle with questions…what NOW?
Where to go? What to do 1st? Will life ever be normal again somehow?
WHY!!, would a loving God such devastation allow?

Questions that will be answered somewhere along life’s troublesome highway
For man is born for trouble, so surely as sparks fly upward…Job had to say
Because he TOO knew heartache and LOSS…one stormy windy day

The disciples also experienced an unexpected storm, as they crossed the Sea
Crying out in panic… “LORD! Don’t you care?” “SAVE us!” was their plea
Forgetting they had the Creator of the Universe with them…how much safer could they be?!

But before we judge them, let’s examine OUR lives as well
Don’t we too show sudden fear when we see “storm clouds” starting to swell
For everyone has at some point a “life storm” story to tell

Do WE remember that we have the Creator’s Spirit in OUR very being?
HIS spirit…who’s ALL knowing, ALL powerful, ALL seeing
Shouldn’t that thought make all doubt & fear be fleeting

Now, “STORM” can be any violent attack on our sense of safety, comfort and ease
Trouble in a personal or business relationship or a disabling disease
There’s been an accident!! Lord, don’t let it be MY loved one, please!

So whether the storm is “literal”…nature at its devastating peak
Or perhaps physical, emotional, psychological, your spirit defenseless and weak
Confusion reigns…where is the SHELTER you so desperately seek?

Where is the “Blessed Assurance” of which some others speak?
Are you fearful of the stress you see ahead this week?
Are storm clouds gathering…looking dark ominous and bleak?

Are you prepared for those “life storms” to hit full force?
Those things that can deter us…drive us off course
Take our eyes off the Savior…fill us with remorse

Because it’s our “humanness” that makes us frightened amid the storm
Wanting the storm to PASS…desiring life to once again be comfortable and warm
Our spirit seeks to return to quietness & rest, to inner-peace conform

But just as Jesus’ commanded “PEACE” quieted the winds and waves
He can also provide OUR peace…peace our soul so craves
And through ALL our personal storms, HE graciously SAVES

So, IF “storm clouds” are looming, don’t run away and hide
REACH OUT!! Take His hand, knowing He’s walking with us stride for stride
Because there is no safer place to stay than right by His side