Stormy Weather

Some people like thunderstorms. I am not one of them. After my divorce in 2011 I had to live alone for the first time in my life. I had seen first hand what horrific devastation tornadoes and severe weather did to homes and families. I was so afraid during that time in my life that I will admit to losing bladder control and memory during unfolding events. I had no idea I could be that afraid. I live in what is called here in the USA as tornado alley. This knowledge only made my soul cling tighter to fear. I knew the hand fear that had gripped me with was affecting my health in every way possible. I had to find peace. I had to sleep. I had to face death and become unafraid. How would I ever do this?

A epiphany came to me which I believe was the Lord. I was to pray and listen for the Holy Spirit to tell me if I was in danger. If he didn’t tell me I was in danger I was to face my storm knowing that everything was going to be ok.

Do you remember the scripture that says in my father’s house are many mansions… I go and prepare a place for you…. The verse ends with… If it were not so I would tell you.

That scripture.. Those particular words has brought me through many trying times… You are going to be ok, if you weren’t then I would tell you. So in the middle of storms I learned to listen. While the ground was shaking, hail was falling, wind whistling around the house, through down pours. I had to find the still small voice. He has been with me every time. He has never failed.

Looking my advasary in the eye. I stood. I took authority over the storms commanding them to cease. When I didn’t sense the Holy Spirit nudging me to protect myself I got to where I just went to bed. That didn’t mean I was wasn’t scared. I just became unafraid to perish.

I know that it must seem crazy maybe, but I’ve gone through many nights of storms. Whether natural weather storms or spiritual ones, and still its the same decision I have to make each time. Do I trust the Lord or not? For there shall no evil befall you or any plague come nigh your dwelling. Its every souls choice whether they believe or not. We must fight for faith continually and that is ok. It is a good fight. Jenny❤️