THE STORM 


        One day I was sitting on the front porch of my West Virginia home. The sun was shinning and I thought to myself,  what a beautiful day!  After a short time I went inside to fix supper.  In no time at all I heard a loud noise.  I was startled and I ventured outside to see what I heard and there was lightning off in the distance.  In that short period of time the skies had gone from beautiful blue to dark grey and frightening. The storm came out of nowhere, lasted a brief time, and things returned to normal. I realized that life changes quickly.  

          Dear Lord,  when my life is going along with sunny skies and warm breezes I know that I forget you .  It is during the storms of my life that I turn to you,   because I am frightened.  Lord help me always to remember that the storm won't last forever,  and that you are still in control.  When the gentle breeze becomes a raging wind,  remind me that the sun will shine again.  Life changes quickly.  Lord help me to stay afloat upon the troubled waters until they are gentle again.