“Fear not for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am Your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” Isaiah 41:10
This has been a sultry, hot, almost unbearable summer. We have had 3 tornadoes touch down in Maine leaving substantial damage. The thunderstorms we have been getting are not just little thunderstorms but strong, supercells capable of significant damage.
Yesterday, it was predicted that Maine was in for another day of ferocious weather. I began to get very anxious to be home alone with the dog while my husband worked. Immediately, I called for prayer for the entire state of Maine to be protected from severe weather. I kept hearing the Lord say to me, “Fear Not for I am with you”. I kept praying and the Lord kept telling me to fear not. As it turned out Maine was kept safe. There were strong thunderstorms but no reports of damage. My area did not even get a drop of rain! Praise God!
So many times fear can take over and keep us in an unending cyclone of terror. These are times when we must keep our eyes on the Lord and trust Him. God’s plan is for us to prosper not to fail or not to be devastated by disaster. It is hard to not focus on all the strange weather and disasters happening in the world. This is why we need to persevere in prayer. One person can call upon one thousand angels. Two people can call ten thousand! Let us come together in prayer and love, edify one another and strengthen one another. Together with God’s help we can do anything!
Lord, we come before You. We take hold of Your hand. Let us know Your loving presence and compassion at all times and in all things. Strengthen us Lord, so that we can reach out to others in need. Comfort us Lord, let us find rest in Your loving arms of peace.
God bless all,
Kathy Mikshenas
