It Started Raining...

"Come To Me"
Yong Sung Kim

"I asked God to grow; it started raining." (Author Unknown)

This little quote, though short, says it all.  In our lives, we will encounter many storms - trials - tough times - but remember that through it all, God will always be there with you. You may ask yourself, but why do I have to go through these times?  The answer to that question may never be known, but we do know that God tells us to trust Him and not to rely on our own understanding.  ("Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5)

Just like a flower needs rain to grow, so we need "rain" to grow.  God is training us, preparing us for what is to come.  The thing to remember is that when these "storms" come, don't focus on the storm itself, focus on God.  Run to Him, seek His peace.  He will be there to comfort you and help you through your troubles.  Praise Him in the storm and keep in mind that storms don't last forever.

Is it raining in your life today?  Are you focusing on Jesus?

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” 
John 16:33