Last time, we explored the gentle nature of the wind.
This time, we will look at how even the fiercest winds can become an invitation to trust and surrender.
Whipping Icy Winds
I remember a February day in 2011, right in the middle of a nor’easter. Snow and ice pelted my face as I tried to shovel a path to my car. It felt impossible. Each time I threw snow to the side, the wind blew it back.
I was cold.
Tired.
Frustrated.
And then, like so many times before, I surrendered.
And just like that, a song filled my heart. I started to hum it. Then, quietly, I began to sing it to myself. By the time I finished the song, the sidewalk was clear.
I was still cold.
Still tired.
But something in me had shifted.
Because once I let go and let God, the wind seemed to go away.
Whispering Warm Winds
Other times, the wind feels like a warm embrace. Can you imagine that? Sitting on the front porch, feeling a breeze through the screen.
I close my eyes.
I breathe.
And in the stillness, I sense a nearness to God.
It’s funny how wind can stir up chaos or bring a deep calm.
Sometimes, it’s in the fierce gusts that we learn to trust.
Sometimes, it’s in the gentle breeze that we find peace.
Action
Step outside. Feel the breeze against your skin.
Take deep, slow breaths—
Inhale peace.
Exhale stress.
Invite God’s presence to move through you like the wind.
There, you can cast your worries to the wind.
Reflective Question
Where do I need to invite God’s breath of renewal into my life?
See you next time.
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