it seems rather ironic…but it is indeed true that faith grows during storms. that is not to say that faith is unable to grow when we are having bright and shiney days but it is in the storms that God’s light shines the brightest.
the storms, i’ve learned, are a test of faith. it is easy to have faith in God when everything is going our way but when things begin to crumble that we lose sight of the fact that the path of faith is “one of sorrow and joy, suffering and healing comfort, tears and smiles, trails and victories, conflicts and triumphs” (streams in the desert).
going through this whole process–being called to the race, filling out the application, having the phone interview, being accepted, raising support and trying to prepare as best as i can for the change that is going to happen in my life makes me ponder some of the fiercest storms in my life…and new ones that are emerging. what i am realizing is even though the storms are difficult and sometimes unbareable…God is always there. and when i remember that God often tests the faith of his children i remember that the storms are just another way of God showing his everlasting love to me and all of us.
i am not even on the race yet and i feel closer to God than i’ve ever felt in my whole life…with each day that passes no matter what happens i just want to cling closer to Him…and if following Him means more trails and hardships…i will follow Him obediently. i am slowly learning that following God though the storms often brings the greatest joy…and even though it is difficult to trust that God will provide the support and meet the needs not only for me but for everyone getting ready to embark on this journey, my faith in Him grows daily knowing that it is through faith that God provides for all.
He knows the way I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Job 23:10
