the calm before the storm

the calm before the storm.

well, storm is a harsh word for my scenario, but i have been contemplating the hurricane and the preparations the east coast is making. people are waiting - waiting for wind, rain, hail, damage, flooding and so forth. folks shacked up miles from their home, praying that it will be spared and waiting for them to return. irene is on her way, and until she gets here - they wait, calm.

side note:
have you ever really thought about the time jesus calmed the storm?
how bad the storm must have been to make a group of men nervous?
how little faith the disciples had while in jesus' presence?
how all jesus had to do was speak and the waters calmed?

oh, how amazing is my savior.

it is so easy to forget that God is in control. that he has a plan. that he is actively working in me, not just watching, passive. it is so comforting to know i rest in His hands, and not my own.

so - the calm, the storm. (again - storm is not the right word. commotion. excitement!) in just a few hours family will begin to arrive, last minute preparations will continue and birthday celebrations will ensue. this weekend then leads into my last three days in my current job, more family returning home, a trip to the cabin and then the beginning of a new job.

i'm counting down the minutes for all of these things to occur!
i'm grateful to be loved by this family and the time we can spend together!
i'm waiting very impatiently to change my work environment!
and who wouldn't want to spend another weekend at the cabin!

the Lord is good. and he blesses often. and he is working all things for his glory.

"they were amazed and asked, 'who is this man? even the winds and waves obey him!"