Storms Of Life

At Samuel's word, God sent thunder and rain, at a season of the year when, in that country, the like was not seen. Samuel reminded the people to take time to consider what great things God had done for them. Taking time for reflection allows us to focus our attention upon God's goodness and strengthens our faith. Sometimes we are so progress- and future-oriented that we fail to take time to recall all that God has already done. Remember what God has done for you so that you may continue your life accompanied with gratitude. 

Some people will not be brought to see their sins by any gentler methods than storms and thunder in their life's Thus many who will not have Christ to reign over them, Yet become glad to have him intercede for them when the storms come. 

1 Samuel 12:19-25 (New Living Translation)

"Pray to the LORD your God for us, or we will die!" they cried out to Samuel. "For now we have added to our sins by asking for a king." "Don't be afraid," Samuel reassured them. "You have certainly done wrong, but make sure now that you worship the LORD with all your heart and that you don't turn your back on him in any way. Don't go back to worshiping worthless idols that cannot help or rescue you -- they really are useless! The LORD will not abandon his chosen people, for that would dishonor his great name. He made you a special nation for himself.  "As for me, I will certainly not sin against the LORD by ending my prayers for you. And I will continue to teach you what is good and right. But be sure to fear the LORD and sincerely worship him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you. But if you continue to sin, you and your king will be destroyed."