I’m trying to remember the last time we had a good thunderstorm? Not hurricane related or spawning tornadoes, but just a good thunderstorm that filled up the sky till it looked like night, shook the houses with mighty thunder and washed the Earth with a good downpour.
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Call it a good power wash versus using the sprinkler.
The last one I can really remember having in the area was probrably when I was younger….very younger, think pre-CD’s, mp3′s and cellphones. Yes. I”m that old.
For me,thunderstorms are a reminder of just the cleansing power of our Heavenly Father and we are the dust covered cars that we often put off giving a good wash.
You’ve seen them. Might have seen mine.
It’s the one that has gone beyond having “Wash Me’ etch on it, to just “Help Me”.
I just like the God’s Word translation of Exodus 9:29,
“Moses replied, “As soon as I’m out of the city, I’ll spread out my hands to the LORD in prayer. The thunder will stop, and there will be no more hail. This is how you will know that the earth belongs to the LORD”.
Very simple and straight-forward.
It’s true. The earth doesn’t belong to us. The true owner and the only owner is our Heavenly Father and seeing a thunderstorm, for me, is a reminder that He is taking care of the earth but more than anything, He is taking care of us.
It’s like He has a to do list and one of them is to give the Earth a good cleansing, so He takes His power hose and just washes off all the dirt and the grime to see the beauty of what He has created underneath it all.
The dogs hate the thunderstorms. The thunder and the lightening sends them running under the beds and the furnitures whimpering, but for me, it’s an excuse to get a cup of hot chocolate, even on a warm summer day (I’m like that…any excuse for chocolate, hot or cold) and just take in the show know as the “Heavens above”.
Praise God that we serve Him and He is an awesome God and as the Earth is cleansed and renewed under him or as the kids like to take off running off all over the house screaming,”It’s the water cycle! It’s the water cycle!”, a reminder that the earth belongs to Him and WE belong to Him and all is good.
Well…unless you’re a pair of dachshunds hiding under the bed.
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Hello Twinkle Mom!
It’s funny, I’ve always thought of thunderstorms the very same way….God cleaning the earth. Have you ever noticed how clear the sky is after a really good thunderstorm? The air even smells amazingly wonderful!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful picture of God’s provision for us…even through a thunderstorm!
Bless you,
Sunny
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Awesome WFW and I love what you shared. In the words of Mercy Me — Bring the Rain! Awesome illustration.
Blessings,
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Wow, such a dynamic photo and verse. Thanks for this post!
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So awesome sweetie.
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Now I’m trying to recall the last time we had a good thunderstorm…
And now, I will look at every good thunderstorm as a reminder of this beautiful verse ..thanks for sharing!
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Fabulous and interesting photo and great matching of the verse.
Enjoyed your reflection. After 2-3 yrs in a drought rain has an
entirely new dimension when the reserves in the dams are down
around th 33% and you have to watch your garden suffer.
Oh how I cry for God to be gracious and how conscious you become
of His majesty and authority.
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Beautiful post! Thanks for sharing!
Blessings today!
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This gave me goosebumps when I saw it. VERY powerful and magnificent. Thank you for sharing!
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While I am with the dauchshunds hiding under the bed, I am still in awe of God’s power through these storms. They do seem to cleanse the earth, don’t they? The next morning is always so beautiful! We haven’t had a good thunderstorm in a while. During the summer we had them but each one seemed to blow over quickly and the ones that didn’t made tornadoes pop up around us, keeping me hiding, seeking shelter, praying for God’s protection.
Excellent post, Twinkle Mom! Photo and verse are beautiful as well! Happy WFW to you, dear friend.
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Wonderful reminder on who is in control around here :0)
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Oooh… I love this ! How great to think of thunderstorms as God’s way of giving this earth a good cleansing. Love it… very powerful!
Happy WFW!
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V! what a neat verse you choice. It’s not often people choose something like this!
i loved it!
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Hey Twinkle,
I came by last week several times and tried to leave messages but they would not go though?? I pray this one does. I always enjoy your posts, and I’m so sad my comments won’t go through.
Trying again.
Blessings to you my friend?
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Great post! I love the thought of God cleansing the earth. Psalm 24:1 says “the earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” It is so comforting to know that everything belongs to God, even us. Thanks for sharing, this WFW! I hope you enjoy the rest of your week!
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