"Wind...NOT Rain!!"

Upon awakening early this morning, the sky was overcast and sparkling drops of water were sitting on the driveway and in the streets where they had fallen in the early hours of morning. I started the coffee , cranked up the old computer and quickly sent a good morning message to friends:

“Y'all have a good day. Looks like we might get a little rain in a few minutes. I'll let you know…”

Well…as it turned out, the rain turned into wind and sand. We have experienced a good old fashioned sandstorm. Those of you from the area know what I’m talking about.

Wind…whistling through and around windows. Wind and blowing sand that makes the atmosphere look like its carrying powdered chocolate through the air. Wind that makes your hair stand on end. And, if you dare open your mouth…sand gets between your teeth. Wind that whips the covers of the dumpsters up and down. Sand…that seeps in the house, settling on my pine floors and covering the furniture. Wind that whips all kinds of stuff through the air and settling in trees and shrubbery.

With all the unpleasantness of this unruly weather, I’ve been reminded of a phrase in a hymn that I’ve sung ever since childhood…

"The winds and the waves shall obey My will, Peace be still! Peace be still!"

So…through the ravages of wind, sand, water, ice or snow… we must remember whose hand is in the midst of it all, guiding us to Peace.

God Bless until next time.