Watercolor Wednesday: Storm arriving
My dad has titled this watercolor, “Storm Arriving.” Often we can see a storm rolling in, especially for those living on an island, the clouds taking shape or the dark descending like a blanket.
In life too we sense storms arriving. The concerning lumps and bumps or the worrying images on a scan. The telephone call from loved ones far away, their voices cracking with unwelcome news. The notice of necessary repairs, depleting our bank balances. The disappointments; the betrayals; the relationships that drain.
Jesus told us that in this life we will face troubles. The storm clouds will descend at one point or another. But God through his Son and Spirit promises to be with us, and to comfort us: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). This comfort comes via trials we’d rather not experience, from dark times when the light seems illusive.
How have you felt attended to in times of crisis and disappointment?
Hello! 
Yes, at the worst time in my life I couldn’t sleep but one night I felt a big strong hand holding mine – and I slept that night.
Oh that’s a lovely image! You weren’t abandoned.