Rest in the Eye

We take note of a tropical storm during hurricane season and pay closer attention when its swirling winds increase, forming a hurricane. Precautionary measures we take beforehand can be a matter of life or death. But how often do we miss the warning signs of a brewing life disturbance and dismiss it as insignificant if noticed? With little or no preventative actions taken, our lives and others we care about can suffer the after-effects of neglecting proactive measures; mounting stress, poor decisions, sharp words, and short tempers flare. But God is The Eye of the storm—the calm in the center. He sees, knows, and has power over the barrage of life’s winds and waves trying to overwhelm and defeat you. 

Jesus invites His Father's weary children to join Him when life spins in turmoil, offering to help carry the load of your burden and supply the rest you need (Matthew 11:28). You can lay down in peace and safety under His care and sleep well: “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety” (Psalm 4:8)—or ride out your life-storms your way and face the clean-up.