Let it rain!

 

Already, we have had many severe weather events this year, many of which were throughout the summer. We all know about the devastating effects of climate change and what it is like to experience these. I find it frustrating that so many Governments throughout the world are slow in doing anything about reducing fossil fuel use (the main contributor to climate change) or are even refusing to do anything about it. The people in their countries suffer just as much as those in other countries. That’s my little grumble today.

A week ago, we were waiting for a cyclone to pass over our country. Many communities were still reeling from previous flooding. I prayed frequently that God would reduce the severity and keep people safe, particularly for the city my children live in, and my city.

We had very strong winds and rain, but nowhere near what we were expecting. There were, of course, some areas that were severely affected by flooding and landslides, with hundreds of people evacuating. So many families were devastated as their homes and properties flooded and four people died. However, in the two cities I was particularly praying for, the cyclone was not as severe as predicted, the flooding and damage was minimal. God is good, He loves to answer prayers, and this was an absolute answer to prayer. He loves us to be bold in our prayers; he loves to answer small requests and big requests. He is sovereign, He is trustworthy. Even in the deepest disasters, God is good. We simply do not know the end game for any of us. What we do know, is when God formed us, he already knew our future, and he had ordained the number of our days (Psalm 139:16). Right from the beginning, he had a plan and purpose for our lives. It may be hard to understand why God would let ‘stuff’ happen, but we do know He can use that ‘stuff’ for our good (Romans 8:28). So, if you are going through disastrous times, take heart. God is in it with you and can use it all.