Storms are created when a center of low pressure develops, with a system of high pressure surrounding it. This combination of opposing forces can create winds and result in the formation of storm clouds, such as the cumulonimbus. (Wikipedia).
When we awake in the morning and our feet touch the floor, we feel the full weight of the day pulling us down. A low pressure develops. Somewhere between sleep and the state of semi-consciousness, we instantly reflect on yesterday’s events and what we might expect to happen today. The high pressure of stress builds and forms a dark cloud that settles over our minds.
This is common storm of depression.
With its billowing regrets and missteps, the landscape of our minds is littered by promises to do better. Only to find ourselves failing and sinking deeper into despair. Our eyes whelm up with tears like the rain that begins to fall. We recall how we hurt those we love by our cruel words and spiteful actions. How we have come short in pleasing God. The howling wind of our conscience reminds us of our defeat and shame. It might be better if we were dead, so says the voice of the Enemy, who seductively whispers and hisses in a dust devil of confusion.
But God has a precious promise for those are weighed down by sin. When sin feels like a mountain, crushing us with its incredible force and weight, God blows it away like a misty cloud.
I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you” Isaiah 44:12 (NIV).
This Scripture reminds us to return to Him. He is our shelter in a time of storm. And if we have truly repented and confessed our sins, God is faithful to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (I John 1:9). This is the promise for the redeemed!
So if the storm of depression tries to steal our light and joy, remember the words of the disciples after Jesus rebuked the storm, “…even the wind and the waves obey him!” Mark 4:41 (NIV). No greater power and authority than the word of God to blow away the dark clouds and let the rays of His glory shine!
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