Fears and Tears

We received a nice soaking rain last night. It started with small drops of rain but quickly turned into a downpour. The rain was welcome as the weather has been dry for awhile.

The storm seemed to approach fast and had a couple of rounds to it. The second one was preceded with ominous looking clouds that resembled funnels with rumbling thunder but passed over quickly.

I was beginning my evening walk with the dog and had to turn around for home with the coming weather. I usually head to the basement because that is where I feel the most secure and that is what I did.

After the storm, we took the dog on his evening walk as the sun was setting and the sky was gorgeous. There were so many different colors to gaze upon and I couldn’t help but notice the brilliant light shining through the clouds.

It seemed to me that the heart shape was prominent in the clouds. It stood out to me with an orange color that was different from anything around it as if to draw my eye there. It reminded me of two hearts drawn together.

Parts of the sky were illuminating a purple color which is my favorite color. The ground seemed to be washed clean and the air held the fragrance of the rain that had passed.

Lately, I have been feeling beaten down physically, emotionally and spiritually. I am not sure why I have been feeling this way and it has seemed to come on slowly over time.

The Lord speaks to my heart and shows me that He is the bright light in the storms that keep coming at me. He is always there in the midst of the storm. That He understands me when I feel no one else does. He is leading me through the storms I must face to move closer to Him.

Lord, with your grace and help, I surrender myself to you. I take a step forward, lead me where you want me to go. Amen.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the refuge of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27