Tuesday 4 ~ Weathering the Storms
I look forward to a nice storm - I'm referring to "nice" as one that isn't harmful or catastrophic.
2. What is the worst weather you can remember?
As a child, my family had a duplex in Tahoe, close to the Heavenly Valley ski area. During the 60s, we experienced some intense snowstorms in Tahoe, and one time we were trapped in our vehicle while slowly making our way back to the Bay Area—it was a complete whiteout that extended our journey home to 12 hours.
On another occasion, while we were on our way to visit family, we were parked in our travel trailer for the evening when a ranger knocked on our door in the early hours of the morning and told us to evacuate the area because a tornado was heading our way. This happened in Grand Isle, Nebraska. My mom was panicking, my sister and I were scared, and my poor dad had to handle everything, and get us out of there.
When you're going through a personal storm, it's important to remember that God is with you and for you. The challenges you face are not a reflection of God's displeasure or punishment. Instead, they are often a result of living in a fallen world. Jesus Himself said, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). This means that while difficulties are inevitable, you can find peace and strength in Christ.
Finally, remember that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). While you may not see the purpose or outcome of your current storm, you can trust that God is at work, bringing about His good purposes in your life. Lean on Him, and allow His peace to guard your heart and mind (Philippians 4:7).
I have weathered numerous personal storms throughout my life, and I often reminded my boys that it is during these challenging moments that God performs His most profound work.
Thanks for dropping by -
Debby
Yes, Do the next thing has been my mantra throughout the past many years.
ReplyDeleteStorms come and storms go. It reminds me of the old hymn that says "on Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. Life isn't perfect and neither are we. I do know the One who is though.
Sue
Amen!
DeleteI can't imagine the terror of being awakened to evacuate for a coming tornado! I would be a basket case. And what a trip that must have been in white out conditions trying to get back home!
ReplyDeleteI’m still afraid of tornadoes; fortunately we don’t have them here.
DeleteInteresting about your weather related occurrences! And really good advice
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginny.
DeleteA white out would be awful and to extend the trip to 12 hours must have been scary! I could not agree more that God works all things out for our good!
ReplyDeleteThe funny thing is I had just recently learned about the Donner Party in school which was not a comforting thought!
DeleteI've been in a few whiteouts and it's so scary. But otherwise, our area is pretty blessed in not having much bad weather.
ReplyDeleteGood words on weathering storms!
Whiteouts are disorienting. Especially scary on top of mountain passes!
DeleteI can't imagine the terror of being awakened to evacuate for a coming tornado! Oh my. What terror.
ReplyDeleteIt sure freaked mom out!
DeleteBeen stuck in a snowstorm as a teen. My dad was driving and we were 1/4 way from my grandma's home. Had to walk to her house to phone for a tow truck and then we all walked back to the car for the tow truck to get us out. Also saw a tornado. Not fun at all. Thankfully it touched down to the North of us, but seeing it was scary. Janice
ReplyDeleteThe tornado was most interesting being this California kid. Trees were flying across the road. I wasn’t as afraid as my mom. I just kept my cool and trusted my dad would get us out if it.
DeleteWhiteouts are pretty scary. We were in Puerto Rico when hurricane David came through. We were okay but it was scary.
ReplyDeleteYeah I don’t live anyplace with tornadoes or hurricanes. Constant threats. I couldn’t live that way mainly because I’m not used to it.
DeleteBeen through blizzards that kept me housebound for days until we could dig out and the city clear the roads. When I was younger and living at home, my mom would load us up and run to a neighbours when a thunderstorm happened. Finally I told her I was not leaving the house and so she and my sister hid under a bed. Me, well I watched it threw the windows.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
That must have been exciting as a child. I bet your mom wasn’t too pleased with that.
DeleteI have not experienced any extreme weather incidents in So CA. was out of state with the last two rain/wind storms. A white out would be scary!
ReplyDeleteWith the exception of the blizzard in Tahoe, we don’t get extreme weather here that amounts to anything exciting except for our summer heat and that’s just downright HOT.
DeleteYES! #4, beautiful answer!
ReplyDeleteIt is raining a nice rain here at my house and is supposed to rain all night. I am hoping for a good night's sleep. The rain is so relaxing. Loved your answers! Have a great week.
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Rain is nice. We’re entering our rainy season here. Thanks for stopping by Lori.
DeleteHello, I loved that last quote from Elizabeth, it seems we are all going through something, or just the memory of a storm God provided a way out! And I have known many bloggers that are prayer warriors! Blessings, Roxy
ReplyDeleteVery true - God always provided a way out!
DeleteThat had to be so hard to be evacuated. I have never had to do that. But you are right - GOD IS WITH US!
ReplyDeleteKeep on truckin' the next thing often leads to the next and the next.
ReplyDeletePrayer is the best way to weather any storm, Debby! That time when you all faced a tornado threat sounds so scary, though. I've always had a fear of tornadoes, probably since my mother let me watch The Wizard of Oz when I was only three. What was she thinking? Oh, well, that's water that's way under the bridge. Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteSome really good answers, that I liked
ReplyDeleteA white out would be crazy!!!
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