SAVED BY A STORM

By Guido Ministries

For months a homeless woman wandered the streets of her city alone. She did not know where she was, where she was going or even her name. One day a thunderstorm broke out, and a bolt of lightning struck nearby and jolted her. As the crackling subsided, she realized that her memory had returned, and she was able to remember the details of her life. Happily, she went home to her family.

Many of us, like the Psalmist, have wandered through life relying solely on ourselves. But he came to see his hardships as good because they taught him the priceless value of God’s ways over comfort or worldly security. In the same way, the storms in our lives can strip away illusions, refine our hearts, and lead us closer to Christ, where true restoration is found.

Our perspective shifts, and we emerge with a renewed hunger for God’s truth and presence. The Psalmist asked God to teach him good judgment and knowledge, reminding Him that he was aware of His commandments and knew their value for his life. He admitted that he had gone astray and as a result was “afflicted.”

And he added, “It was good for me that I was afflicted that I might learn Your statutes.”

Prayer:

Lord, when we experience the storms of life, help us to realize that You are there and that You want to bring us closer to You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Scripture For Today:

My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees Psalm 119:65-72