Glenmont United Methodist Church

When Kelly was three years old we had a terrible storm one night in Dallas.  The sky was lit up for what seemed like minutes at a time with the brilliant flashes of lightening.  The thunder was a constant rolling rumble and the wind seemed as if it could move houses from their foundations.  Altogether it was an awe-inspiring night.

Not long after the storm began its noise and display, I heard the sound of little feet coming into my room.  Kelly said nothing, just snuggled in next to me and in a moment was fast asleep.  The storm was still there; the grumble of the thunder and power of the wind still shook the house, but it didn’t matter to her anymore.  As far as she was concerned she was safe and everything was all right because daddy was there.

Just before his crucifixion Jesus told his disciples: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart!  I have overcome the world.”  We live in troubled times with war and terrorism consuming our thoughts and the headlines.  Yet even in the midst of all of life’s troubles and worries we can have peace in Christ.  We know he understands.  We know he is here with us.  The storms may still rage around us, but in him we can find peace.  Easter reminds us that our God loves us and is always there for his children.

                   Thankful my Father is present in life’s storms,

                                                                   Pastor Lee