Though the Wind May Howl

It's been raining for a week and a half, the wind is howling , and roads and homes are flooding. It's a time of uncertainty because no one can control mother nature, and meterologists are not able to tell individuals exactly how the storm will affect them personally.  More often than not, storms can be unnerving.

I have several good friends who are going through a stormy time right now. They don't complain though, and they don't really talk about it. In fact,  most of the world probably doesn't even realize they are facing uncertain, hard, or sad times.  So many people we meet are facing battles we know nothing about. Maybe we need to slow down and notice the warning signs.

The worst part of having a friend going through a difficult season in life is there is nothing we can do to help. Or is there? James 5:26 says "...The prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective." What if we quit fretting about the storms of life, and start praying about them?  Are you going through a difficult time right now, or do you have a friend who is caught in a storm? Pray for them.

This rain won't last forever.  One day soon, the sun will shine. In the meantime, let's pray for those who are in danger from this storm and for those who are battling the storms of life.