The Calm Before the Storm

I love the weather just before a storm. 

The clouds become dense and thick. 

The colours of the sky shift dramatically and I have that ominous feeling a storm is brewing. 

As I walk down the road I am met by the dramatic picture of the bright sun and the gathering thunderous clouds. 

I love the feeling of anticipation, as though nature is taking a deep breath before plunging into a storm.

I love not knowing if I'm going to get soaked or not. 

I find the clap and roll of thunder terrifies me. 

Yet I embrace the feeling of my vulnerability against the power of nature.

As I stand at the top of the hill that day, looking out at the view and I give my life to God again. 

I realise how much I need Him. I see how broken and small I am against His Splendour. 

I see how much I need His Love, His Power, His Grace, His Mercy, His Truth in my life. 

I want to be changed. I want to shine for Him. 

I want to reflect His glory, just as this stormy day reflects His glory.

For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—
his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, 
being understood from what has been made,