I know that phrase isn't supposed to have any negative connotation. Flowers are pretty to look at. But when you're from the south "spring showers" consist of super crazy scary storms with lots of tornado watches and warnings.
Anyone relate? Just me? Okay, cool.
Well I hate storms. I am literally so terrified of them that when I know that we're under a watch (or warning) I am panicky until the storm passes. I will get myself situated in a place I feel semi safe in and park it there consistently watching the radar until I know that I am in the clear. I have my shoes on in case I need to take off, even though I know it wouldn't be ideal to leave.
Call me crazy. I don't even care. When you have anxiety you literally think of the worst possible scenario.
I could write an entire article out of my fear and experiences of the fear in storms. I can tell you story after story about how ridiculous I begin to act in a storm, and I have several witnesses who would share their experiences without any hesitation.
But the storms do end.
Side note: we're under a tornado watch right this second as I type this and I may be lowkey anxious, but also inspired.
In life we face many trials and "storms". Just like a spring or summer storm, the ones that happen in life can appear just as quickly. It's hard, and they may make you cower in fear while crawling into your so called "safe place".
But I am reminded that when the storms in life begin forming it is important to remain steadfast and firmly planted in Christ. The enemy comes to steal and destroy, but just as a storm ends- so do the ones in life.
Nahum 1:7 says
The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; He cares for those who take refuge in Him.
In both the physical storms of nature and the ones we face in life God remains in control, and He always will.
The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." He will cover you with His feathers; you will take refuge under His wings. His faithfulness will be a protective shield. Psalm 91:1-2,4
This entire chapter of Psalms speaks so much truth about His goodness, His faithfulness, and His protection. Christ is always in control and is always covering us.
I don't understand why it is so hard for me to understand that in the moment of fear. Fear is a liar and is not of Christ.
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
When we're being fearful we aren't able to trust in Him and His faithfulness.
I don't know about you, but that cuts me to the core. It convicts me every time I find myself fearful over a situation I know is outside of my control. I want to look fear in the eye and rebuke it in the name of the Lord knowing that my Father is taking care of me without any hesitation.
I know that I am human, but I must be constant on trusting in Him through the unknown and uncontrollable. Fear does nothing but push you away from the Light and the Truth.
I pray that if any of you also struggle with this will join me in resting in Him and His word. His word is so true and is a weapon that can pierce the enemy. He wants us scared so that we walk away from the Lord, but when you're rooted in Christ that is an impossible feat.
Find an accountability partner, a mentor, or even just a friend who will be there to help encourage you in midst of storms and trials. Those are the people who you need to be around and who will push you closer to Christ and farther from fear.
Sisters, brothers, I am praying for you.
When you are in the midst of the showers of life, know that there are beautiful flowers waiting to bloom from you on the other side.