Right now the wind is intense here in the San Juans, our first blast of the year. Fortunately it is blowing in from the south, not as cold as a northeaster. Still, wind is an interesting work of God.As I took the dog out for a potty stop this morning, she needed to go desperately, the wind distracted her from emptying her bladder, even though it was at maximum capacity. Wow! It took her a few minutes to realize she really had to go.
So...I got thinking about wind its effect on Stitch our dog, and on us humans.
The wind today represented life distractions that come our way regularly. The winds of life throw me a barrage of curve balls everyday which distract me from focusing on the love of my Savior Jesus, and the things He has for me to do or be in the day. Sometimes those distractions are orchestrated by Satan, sometimes they are just my stuff. Are you tracking me? Do you ever feel that way?
The "tyranny of the urgent" blows fiercely over my mind distracting me from priorities; loving God, investing myself in others, giving of my time and talents, serving sacrificially and quieting my heart to hear God speak to me.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
The refuge our dog Stitch found from the wind was the shelter of our home. As soon as we stepped inside, she began to calm down. She was able to focus to my commands, to listen. I think God wants to be my refuge from the winds of life. He wants me to lie down in the green pastures He provides for me, to seek the shelter He provides in solitude.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Guaranteed, there will be more winds coming here in the San Juans and in our lives. Where will you find shelter and refuge?
