Just read an article about the how God speaks in a hurricane.
The author used the storm as an illustration of God’s power and promises (all of which I believe) and several people responded enthusiastically.
But I was troubled.
Here is my response:
“We survived the hurricane with very little damage; my family and house are safe and I damaged. I am enormously grateful the storm took a turn away from us.
“But I wonder what my family and friends who sustained a direct and very damaging hit because of that turn would think about our spiritualizing the devastation that took place.
“As a survivor, I can resonate with using the wind and the rain as reminders of our God’s strength. But I wonder how I would read about a protected tree while my house was destroyed.
“Lately, it is not unanswered prayer that troubles me. But answered prayer does. (“Lord, turn that storm away from my house.”)
I am struggling with how to be grateful for an event that “blessed me” at the expense of others.
My faith in God is strong, unwavering.
My confidence in how well I understand God’s will and interpret God’s ways, not so much.
phil @ the Reimagine.Network
