What Is God Telling Me in The Hurricane?

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 

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