Protection in the storms

Sitting next to each other at a graduation dinner, Midvale member Theresa Miller shared a beautiful picture of the Atlantic Ocean. It's featured for you as the thumbnail image for this article. Taken on a Caribbean cruise this past spring, the image depicts faraway storm clouds. Theresa said she was on the deck when the captain of the ship notified people that they would be charting a new course for a bit, so as to avoid the storm in the distance. She looked out at the storm feeling safe in the care of the captain’s expertise. She expressed having a “God moment”, asking herself: “How many times has God turned my life away from a storm without me ever realizing it?”

That question is a profound statement of faith. Have you ever wondered the same thing? Theresa’s “God moment” helps all of us to consider this question. I’m glad she shared it with me and gave permission to share it with you. That’s what’s wonderful about being in a faith community-we are free to share these thoughts and experiences. Theresa’s comments made me think about where God has charted new courses for me without my perceiving it. This idea of God saving us from trouble countless times is what we say in The Lord’s Prayer: “Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.” How many times have we prayed that without connecting it our daily life? Well, hopefully, many times! And God gladly cares for us without our even giving thanks. God loves us so much that God’s always working for the best in our lives. If this were not so, then why the cross and resurrection of Jesus?

I hope that you feel free to share your “God moments” with others. I love to hear these stories and be inspired! In all of this, God is charting a new course through our life, Midvale- protecting, guiding, wooing us into even greater faith and trust.