It reminds me of how quickly the 'storms' of life can sneak up on us. One minute we are basking in the beautiful sun, soaking up the warmth, and then suddenly a storm rolls in. The dark clouds gather, an eerie grey hue covers the landscape, the wind begins to whip in and the rain begins to poor.
These storms of life come in many forms. Physical, emotion and spiritual trials. They come in all sizes, big to small. Some are caused by decisions we make, others are because of decisions from those around us, and yet some are because we live on this earth, where trials are a given.
Each trial we face, each storm that pounds against us, has one thing in common. WE are the ones that decide how we face those storms. We are the ones that decide if we just sit out in the cold, huddled in a ball, weeping and wondering 'why me?'. Or we can decide to face the storm head on, with the right equipment wrapped around us, determined not to let the storm get you down, searching for that break in the clouds.
And then there are times we need to take cover, find safe shelter. That shelter can be in the arms of loved ones. Perhaps a listening ear of a close friend. The gentle and comforting advice of a priesthood leader. Shelter gives us the strength to move on.
But our ultimate shelter can and should come from the love of our Father in Heave and our Savior Jesus Christ. That is where we will find the greatest strength against the storms of life. The will and ability to face those storms.
And face them we must. We cannot shy away from them. For in those storms we find the greatest capacity to grow. So gain the strength shelter can give. Then face those trials head on, with a determination to see it through to the end. Find that light in the darkness and continue on.
