As the storm rages around us and roars furiously outside, it can be hard to feel the faithfulness of God.

When our situation continues to be unchanged, and we have prayed for so long.

When our loved one’s condition does not improve, but only grows worse.

When that bank account number never seems to go up, but always down.

When that health issue does not heal, but instead, the pain grows and becomes almost unbearable.

When that relationship does not mend, but seems to be at the breaking point.

When we find ourselves in the “storms of life”, it can be difficult to see the faithfulness of God.

I have found myself the last few days in a physical storm! All of California has been hit with what they have called, ‘Atmospheric river!’

This storm has not played favorites. It has extended from every point north in California to every point south in California.  It has caused floods, it has caused mud slides, it has caused power outages, it has downed trees that have stretched across roadways and highways alike. It has caused traffic jams and traffic to come to a complete halt. It has even caused death as it has raged on and on for days!

The storm outside seemed to intersect with a storm I had going on inside! Working hard, and trying to provide for my sweet mama while she ages and grows more and more confused and frustrated, has not only been a challenge emotionally, but also mentally as I fight to ensure she is well provided for and taken care of! 

“It should be easier than this!” I heard myself screaming out as I was on the 15th phone call for the third day in a row! Why is the system so difficult? Why does it feel like they’re fighting against you instead of with you? Why God has this been going on for so long? When will it end?

I walked out the door feeling like my heart and soul were twisted and in turmoil from my emotional storm. As I faced the physical storm outside, I was dressed to face it with my rain boots, my puffy coat with a hood,  and my umbrella. Yet I continued to feel unprotected with the fierce winds and the debris scattered all around me.

Is this my life? Am I just to live in raging storms and strong winds with debris scattered everywhere? Where are you God? Do you see me? Do you hear me?

Do you see my heartbreaking at broken relationships? Do you feel me pleading for answers? How long must I wait? Are you there? I know that you are! I need to see you!

My tired and weary heart and soul felt as tossed and blown as the scattered tree branches, leaves, and pine needles all around me! I plopped my weary body into the drivers seat of my car, closed the door, turned on the ignition and started singing  praise songs to God, even though I felt as fragile as the tiny sprinkling of raindrops hitting my windshield. 

I merged on the interstate and glanced out my left window. There it was! The sign of God’s lasting faithfulness! He had heard my cries! He had answered the cry of my heart! He had placed it there in the sky that morning, just for me, like He did for Noah and his family all those thousands of years ago!

God placed a rainbow in the sky! He had wrapped His faithfulness with a bow just for me that day! He knew how much I needed the reminder!

“I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant (promise), between me and the earth.”

Genesis 9:13

God is always faithful! It is His nature! He always sees me! He always hears me when I cry out! He knows and understands everything that I am going through, and He cares about every tiny detail! God will never leave me, and He will never forsake me! Sometimes my faith just needs it wrapped up with a bow to remind me!

What are you going through in your life that you need God to wrap up with His bow? He hears you, He sees you, and He is faithful!

TRUTH BOMB

GOD WRAPS HIS FAITHFULNESS TO US WITH A BOW TO REMIND US THAT HE IS IN CONTROL OF EVERY STORM IN OUR LIVES!

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