Blackout

There were thunderstorms in Milwaukee today.

It was sunny and bright...then dark and pouring.

Lightning and Thunder and sideways rain.

Our power went out at about 3pm until 7:30pm.

In that time of darkness, I was able to take a nap and appreciate

some of the things I normally take for granted.

Such as:  lights, clocks, noise in general, a refrigerator and freezer, microwave, and other cooking appliances, a full-battery cell phone, and air conditioning.

Granted, I can live without all these things, but in the moments of silence and dark, I came to appreciate what I do have in my life.

God is good.  All the time.  

Regardless of the circumstances, God always has my best interest at heart.  I'm so excited to see where He takes me in life and pray that I will always praise Him in every situation.  

With or without power...with or without a plan...I know that God is in control of everything in my life and I have no reason to fear the unknown.

I pray that someday, if not today, you come to know the amazing love and mercy that God desires to lavish on you; and the awesome power He has over our entire existence.  You will never be alone or abandoned by God.  Unlike our earthly friends and family, God will never let you down or stop loving you.  Isn't that an amazing concept?