It is a poem day! I wrote this a few years ago when going through trials that made me feel as if I was in a bad storm with no way out. Ever feel that way, too? I am aware that so many people now have worse ‘storms’ than I ever did.

Sometimes, the only way out is to wait it out. If we wait on God, trust His timing, have faith that He knows what He is doing or allowing, we will make it through. God’s Word says…

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. James 1:2-8

This poem is about making it through the storms in your life. James says they can be opportunities to grow!

Winner of the Storm In places and times, no choosing. uninvited storms will greet me, and force a challenge. Right or wrong, we are all losing when weather appears. In a sudden gush, hard winds roaring, breath is taken, short in coming. Heart is heavy with the fight. On a dare, water starting, trickling down and then a flood Will there be any good? Breathe! My heart is worn and must be strong before it falls victim to the lightning, brightly angry In the rain. I seek a better place, away from this storm of pain. But how to escape and can I win? seeing through tears I look around. A cave ! I peer from it. All is wet and ruined; but the storm has stilled! The mighty wind, is now a breeze. Sunshine dares a peek. I can breathe! I can grow. Despite the pain that weather brings, My heart has faced a test, and beat throughout the storm’s progress. A victory earned! The storm is dead! And I am breathing! Copyright©2020-2023 Christina Crute

Dear Father,

You have brought us through so many storms already, so we know You will help us in our current storm, too. Please remind us that all storms are opportunities to lean on You and learn from You and maybe help others do the same. Thank You for loving us enough to help us no matter what we are facing or how scared we are. Increase our faith, please, and we will give You all the glory, forever and ever. We love You! Amen

Friends, I have missed being on here, missed you. Life got super busy!

With love from the Father to you, Have a great weekend. See you on Monday for “Monday Mindset.”

Tina