We just lived through a doozy of a storm. The hardest part of it all is the hundreds of thousands of people without power. For me it meant that our home got down to 34 degrees in the coldest spot in the house after 48 hours of not having power. What was amazing about all of this is how God demonstrated his goodness to us.
It is always easier in retrospect to look back than it is in the moment to look up. But with the benefit of looking back I want to share some of the blessings.
1. You realize what is really important. I was willing and ready to leave the house behind so long as my kids and wife were warm and cared for. I realized what was really important to me!
2. You are primed to listen to the voice of God. As I struggled with the anxiety, I was ready and willing to hear. I was looking to hear. I was seeking God's voice, and this allowed me to hear lessons from God even in a Keys for Kids devotional shared at the house we were staying in.
3. You realize the blessings of the family of God. During and after we had so many offers for help it is a little overwhelming!
4. You see that your world extends beyond you. There were many people who helped from other states to get everything back in order. The way that God intended us to live is to help one another in times of need.
5. You are grateful for salvation. Even if all I had was taken away, there are things God has given me that cannot be taken away. And for these things you become grateful.
6. Worship becomes sweeter. The words of songs seem to stand out and have more meaning when you have gone through something. Worshiping with God's people on Sunday was that much sweeter!
And there are so many more that I could mention. But for the sake of time I will simply conclude with:
7. You realize that no matter what happens - God is good and brings good out of hardship and even tragedy.
"The Lord's been good to me, and so I praise the Lord for giving me the things I need, the sun and the rain and the apple seed. The Lord's been good to me. Amen."
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