Storms are so scary with loud thunder and startling lightning, heavy rains, flash flooding, trees whipping and doubling over in the intense winds, tornadic activity, power outages for hours or even days, home damages, flooded or crushed or wind-swept vehicles, trees invading homes through windows and roofs, flying debris, injuries, deaths, loss of our livelihood and possessions, etc.
Some people actually chase storms to catch the cataclysmic invader on video or to gather statistics to help keep people safe in future storms. These folks love maniacal weather and often pray for the perfect storm. Those who are not thrilled with storms can cling to Biblical verses to calm our anxiety caused by them.
Comforting scripture to read during a frightening storm are plentiful. My favorite is that we will know our home is safe and a survey of our material possessions prove that nothing is missing (Job 5:24). God is our refuge from storms and a shelter from intense heat. He is a tower of strength to us in our distress (Isaiah 25:4).
Authentic, Born Again Believers do not carry our burdens and fears alone, but we release the weight of them onto our Daddy God who sustains us and never allows us to be utterly shaken by our circumstances (Psalm 55:22). We thrust all our cares, worries, concerns and fears on Him, because He wholeheartedly and affectionately cares about us with a watchful eye (1 Peter 5:7).
Not death, nor the evils of life, nor spiritual warfare, nor current circumstances or future trials, nor terrors by night, nor the depths of the sea, nor any other created thing will ever separate from the love that God has for us (Romans 8:35-39). We are secure in Him.
If we keep our eyes focused on the spiritual aspects around us through our faith in Jesus Christ, what is temporary and finite pales in comparison with that which is unseen and eternal. Therefore, there is no reason to lose heart, even if our body is wracked with sickness or pain, because in our spirit we are renewed day by day (2 Corinthians 4:16-18).
God is a shelter from daily heat and a hiding place from vicious storms and heavy rains (Isaiah 4:6). Heavy flooding will not come near every godly adopted child of God who prays to and trusts in our Heavenly Father, because He is always present for us (Psalm 32:6). He fully rewards those who take refuge under His wings (Ruth 2:12).
Prayer:
Father God, thank You for delivering us out of the mirey storms of life, for keeping us from sinking in the deep waters of adversity. You keep the floodwaters from overflowing us, and You prevent the depths of the sea from swallowing us up. You are so good to us, and You provide us with Your multitude of tender mercies (Psalm 69:14). The name of Jesus is a fortified tower for us, and His Saints can rest in His name and run to it for safety (Proverbs 18:10).
You meet all our needs with Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). Our heart trusts in You, and You help us. Our soul leaps for joy and our praise to You pours forth from our lips with songs of deliverance (Psalm 28:7). You are our refuge and strength as well as a constant presence during our times of trouble; therefore, we have nothing to fear even if the mountains quake and slip into the roaring, foaming seas (Psalm 18:2, 46:1-3). When we set You as our focus, and stand in Your presence, we shall not be moved (Psalm 16:8).
Thoughts for the Day:
The Lord of hosts is continually with us, and a stronghold for us in times of trials and temptations. Authentic, Born Again Believers have nothing to fear, because He is with us and in us; and as we keep our eyes focused on Him and not on the issues surrounding us, He strengthens us, helps us, and holds us up in His hand.
- Psalm 46:7; Isaiah 41:10; Nahum 1:7
