Lamentations 3:22-25
Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him—his name is the Lord. —Psalm 68:4 (NIV)
Watching the flashing light fill my bedroom, I listened to the thunder and rain outside my window. Despite the darkness of the storm, dawn was breaking. I could hear birds singing, and my heart was filled with joy. The birds did not allow the stormy conditions to silence their morning song.
The sound of the birds reminded me that behind the clouds the sun was still rising, ushering in a new day. My feathered friends bolstered my faith. No matter what blows through my life, I should never let the conditions stop my praise. No storm could ever stop the sunlight from breaking the darkness of night.
It can be easy to forget the light of God. Frequently I hear people ask, “Where is God in all of this?” When that question rises up in my heart, I quickly remind myself, God is with us—Immanuel. God is our healer. God is our peace. Great is God’s faithfulness.
Storms will always be part of life, but like the birds we can weather the storms by keeping songs of praise on our lips.
Prayer: Ever-present God, you are our shelter during the storms of life. Rescue us from darkness and bring us into your marvelous light. Amen.
Thought for the day: Even through the storms, I will praise God.
Winter J. Rose (Maryland, USA)
