Tuesday afternoon, I took a break from work to my caffeinated oasis (Starbuks of course). I don't know about you, but I have a hard time finding stillness in my life. It's always go-go-go and there's no time to stop and smell the roses or even appreciate the wind on your face. This week has been a dreary mess of wind and rain, with nightly threats of tornadoes and more severe storms than have actually taken place. However, as I sat in the cold metal black chair, sipped my grande-skim-latte, and soaked up the inner-stillness as the blustery wind swirled around me, there was something oddly serene about that moment of silence in the looming storm. It was as if God was using the wind to form a barrier around me, shielding me from all my stress and pain, telling me that my giants could not find me here and that I could relax for awhile and enjoy my coffee and be at peace. I didn't read or text or journal, I just sat and was quiet for a little while. I felt safe and at peace because no matter what storms my come my way whether physiological or spiritual, I'm not in control. I just have to have faith in my Father and Creator to guide and protect me no matter how dark the night or how strong the wind.
Are you stressed? Forget yoga, aromatherapy, and day spas, snuggle into your favorite sweat shirt, cuddle up to hot soothing cup of coffee and let God wrap his ever so light yet undeniably strong and protective arms around you. To God be the glory!
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the pwer of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13
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