high winds

"Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him.  Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”
He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm." Matthew 8:24-26

With dangerous, stormy weather expected, many schools opted for an e-learning day. I don't think anyone would disagree safety is and should always be top priority. No matter what actually happens, i am thankful to be home. 

Perhaps being at home won't be any safer than at school today, but that's not where my greatest peace is derived.  Like the disciples, fear and panic can surface no matter where we are and even who we are with.  Mistakenly when we are living with Jesus in our heart we don't expect a nasty, gusty storm to rip through our lives, shredding our confidence and faith.  In truth, as we read over and over in the Bible and witness in lives of believers today, God doesn't stop the storm from coming but He does see us through the disruption and restores peace... in His perfect time and Way.

You of little faith, why are you so afraid?

Whatever the day holds, may our faith in God and knowledge of His immense love for us, carry us boldly through any and all storms. He has not forgotten or forsaken us. 

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live, love and do like we believe it,

veneal