The first time I experienced a hurricane was while I was living in American Samoa. This hurricane was slow moving but caused a lot of damage while it traveled through the other Pacific islands. That entire week before it hit the sky was overcast, the winds were gusting and the clouds were moving by quickly...It was a scary time. The reports would come in over the radio about the speed of the winds increasing as the hurricane moved closer and closer to our island. During this long stormy week.. the sun didn't come out once.
I get meloncholy and restless when it's gloomy for too long...but I remember something clicking and finally having the realization that even though I don't see the sun, that it's still there...just out of sight behind the clouds...for some reason that made me feel so much better.
This memory came to my mind as I have been struggling for the last little while. I prayed a lot for direction and comfort and have felt the heavens were silent. Yet in the midst of all of this I know..that even though I felt like I've been flying solo...He is there for me.
So last night I sang at a fireside. It was the first time I sang a solo part in church for many years. It is one of my favorite songs written by a friend of mine..this was the verse I sang:
He hears your plea,
He's never left your side,
He's watched you wade through the darkness in search of light,
When He says He loves you,
It means He will never leave you,
Comfortless through your,
time of need..
While we were singing...there was a quiet peace that entered my heart and I knew...that He continues to be there for me, just like the sun was there during that hurricane. He is there.. even though the clouds or storms of life may make it difficult to remember that at times.
