As I was spending some time with the Lord today, I looked out the window as a storm was passing through.  Through the dark clouds there was a small break, and through that break you could see lighter clouds, and a glimmer of blue sky.  I thought to myself, wow, that storm was dark and intense, yet the entire time the clear sky never left. It was just covered up by dark, storm laden clouds.  This is exactly what it is like when storms in our lives blow through.  It can be dark, intense, and stormy. Yet God never left.  He was and is always there.  I think so often we focus on the storm, and how hard it is, yet neglect the fact that if you peel away the layers of the storm, God never left, and is still there with us.  What a comfort.  No wonder why in the the New Testament account, all Jesus had to say was “Peace be still,” and the storm and waves ceased.  Although we may let the storm block our view of Jesus, may we not forget that our God is bigger than the storm, and it just three words, it all stops.  What in your life do you need Jesus to command the storm to depart? Remember, He is always there.