Peace! Be Still

Our Bradford pear tree shakes in the blustery, spring day with its leaves waving violently and I’m expecting Winnie the Pooh and his friends to appear. Pigeons are cooing under the tree, scratching and pecking for food looking for leftover birdseed from the day before. Wind chimes twinkle out their melodious sounds swaying in the wind.

Yesterday, I was taking my husband to a dental appointment and the skies were fairly clear with darkness to the west of us. I settled down in the comfortable chair in the waiting room area and prepared to read my book. Quickly, the weather outside brought in nasty weather and overhead, dark, swirling mass spewed out small sized hail. Three bouts of hail crashed down within an hour’s time span. Here in North Central Texas, we are on heightened alert to these frequent occurrences during Springtime to bring about the dreaded tornado. Someone mentioned we were under a tornado alert which caused a bit of anxiety in my heart.

Looking out the window, I saw in the far distance, blackened skies and arched magnificently between me and the pitch-black skies, was a gorgeous rainbow! Like a soft breath upon my face, was the realization of God’s promise to me of better days ahead. Springing forth in my heart, the Lord deposited hope and love. During the loud, intimidating roar of the storm, His still, small, Voice whispered words to strengthen and encourage me bringing about His much-needed peace.

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Ginnylynn is a new local book author who is a native of Texas. Her first inspirational book, A Family's Stronghold was written to provide encouragement to others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Also included are my true stories and poetry about my family and pets. The book can now be purchased through the publisher as a rush delivery at www.publishamerica.com or other online services such as www.amazon.com, and available for ordering at area bookstores.
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