Thursday, June 23, 2011

Beauty After The Storm

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him."
-James 1:12 (NIV)


It had been a day full of nasty weather and severe storms. The final wave of thunderstorms was just passing as our family was out driving. I looked out the window and saw this...


The picture truly doesn't do it justice, it was an amazing sight. The sun had started to break though where the storm had passed and, in the midst of the dark clouds of the passing storm, it created a beautiful rainbow.

It was God's reminder to me that there can be beauty after a storm. That joy can come in the morning.

Going through trials is tough. It's hard to see past the storm clouds and it's easy to feel battered and worn down. But the storms of life will pass and, if you endure them, on the other side is where the beauty of that storm will be revealed.