Everyday Storms... a Little Wind, a Little Rain

The past two weekends our church has hosted an exceptional preacher. Truly one of God's greatest vessels, I'm sure. During our weekends at church I've been reminded of two things: I'm blessed beyond belief, and God is preparing me at all times and in all situations.

There have been so many times in my life that I get into a moment of half intense appreciation/half complete terror (apprehension) that I've lived this long and seemed to avoid major 'storms' in life: including loss of a loved one, major life change, job loss, lack of control with finances, depression, addiction, abuse, etc. I feel blessed that God has helped me 'avoid' any terrible, faith-testing trials. For that I thank God! But on the other hand, sometimes I think that I've been so blessed up to this point that pretty soon something earth shattering is going to happen: I have no idea how I'll get through it. (Very glass half-full outlook, I know)
I worry, though. What if my faith is not sufficient enough to get me through a life 'storm'? What if I lose my faith in this storm? What if I can't get out of it and things take a domino effect in my life...

Well, I was kindly reassured this weekend that He is already preparing me for any storm that may occur throughout my time on earth. And the cool thing is, He is already there! He knows! He is building me up now, so I can be sure that my faith will outlast my troubles.

I know that I have been blessed greatly. I look at my family and my heart smiles. I think of my friends, both old and new, and my head is filled with happy memories. I ponder on my future and my soul dances. I have so much to be thankful for.

No more worrying about potential storms.
I want to live in the wonderful present that is my life.
I want to keep having The Time of My Life... before my life is running out of time.

Psalm 39:4
"LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered--how fleeting my life is.