This Storm Will Pass !

I go to my Bible and to prayer for peace this morning, as I have to do every day.  When circumstances are far beyond my control, the only place to go is to God. Of course I know he should be the first place I look, not the last resort.
Too bad it takes times like these for us to take God’s word seriously.

I am reminded of God's promises.

My God has promised to be with me during this storm. He will see me through.

• Zephaniah 3:17 assures me that the Lord is with me. He will keep me anchored until this storm passes.
• From Isaiah 43:2: He promises to be with me. The storm appears threatening, but it won’t sweep me away.
• In Isaiah 41:10  God says do not fear, do not be dismayed. He will strengthen me. He will hold me up.
• Psalm 107 tells of when God stilled the storm with a whisper, the waves of the sea were hushed.

He is able.

From Psalm 143
The psalmist begs God to hear his prayer and pleas for mercy. He says “In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness.” This is what I have to remember

• It is God’s faithfulness, not mine. I am not faithful. I am a sinner saved by grace.
•  It is his righteousness, not mine. The only righteousness I have is from Jesus Christ.
• In verse 5, the psalmist remembers and meditates on all God has done. I have to do this, too. I will remember how he has pulled me through trouble in the past and that he never left me for a minute.

I will trust in God. He is able. He is faithful. And he is willing.