A Storm...

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7

Months of anticipation were soon becoming a disappointment. I prayed for good weather and I had no idea why a Tropical Storm (TS) was sitting over Florida.

Have you ever watched the weather when a TS is sitting out in the water? We now have a cone of error to predict which way the storm is going to go. One moment you're out of the cone and the next you're back in. The rain actually started 5 days before we were to leave for camp. Now with most storms 2 to 3 days of rain and then clear skies once again.

This storm was different, they all have the unique ways. TS Debby decided she liked the gulf and wanted to hang around awhile. It rained 4 steady days and from the prediction of the meteorologists it seemed to what to linger for another week.

My prayer was not only for good weather for camp, but for nothing to be canceled. I've been to camp when things are canceled, and sitting inside watching movies is no fun. I trusted God to come through, but the weather didn't seem to be in our favor.

Before we left for camp we all circle up to pray. My prayer again was for good weather even when it seemed against what was predicted. As we walked out the door, the sun shone down from behind the clouds. It only lasted 30 seconds, but for me it was an assurance that God had this.

Our trip up to camp was uneventful and safe. It rained off and on, which continued as we registered and headed to where we'd each be staying. The next day was a little less wet, the rain came when we were involved in an activity. It poured that entire night as the storm went through the county above us.

This is picture is of the sky the next morning. The last few days of camp were beautiful. In fact, one group of campers got to play a game that hadn't been played yet because of the weather. A couple of things did get canceled, but that was it. This actually was one of the best weather weeks at camp this summer so far.

God is so awesome! I don't know why I doubted and felt disappointed. I should have remembered that if I ask, seek, and knock God will come through!