How Calming A Storm Can Be

I love going for walks. I used to do it pretty often. It's soothing, relaxing, calming, I enjoy my walks. But last night I took a walk in the rain and it was beautiful. With the thunder booming and the lightning flashing all around me. It was big and it was loud....it was God. It helped me to realize that there is someone bigger than all of this out there and He is powerful. I carefully made my way out to the middle of a stream, sat down on a rock and watched the lightning flash and listened to the thunder roar. It was amazing. I looked up and let the rain wash over me and it was refreshing. I watched as the people around me ran to their cars or rushed into their homes but not me. They were probably trying to figure out what that crazy girl was doing sitting on a rock surrounded by water in the middle of a huge storm. I never thought a thunderstorm could be so soothing. I remember when I was little they scared me have to death. I hated them. Who'd have thought that a few years down the road I would look out my window on a sunny day and pray that God would send me a storm. Next time it rains don't rush inside or pull out the umbrella, go take a walk, listen to God, look at his power, and let him wash over you. You will be surprised at how calming a storm can be.