When sch starts...

Not me.
Not yet :)

Was taking bus to interchange when I passed by my primary sch. There was a slight drizzle, and I could see many different coloured umbrellas, held by parents who were waiting at that side gate that I knew so well. It was only the first day of sch, but parents were tirelessly waiting for their beloved child. Everyone was looking out for their precious child, scouting and scrutinizing again and again. On the inside, students juz rushed along towards the gate, seeking comfort under the sheltered walkway. They were simply carefree, cos' they knew that special someone who would be waiting for them at the gate. I smiled to myself as it reminded me of our relationship with God. Do you know that He's waiting at the gate? :) You're not juz a face in the crowd, but He is there, seeking you out, even before you know and realise it. You are special to Him, and it matters that He picks u up safely, so that u are protected from the storms and winds out there.

Reminds me of another nice story.
Once there was a little girl who went to sch.
Everyday without fail her mum would be there right on time to pick her up from sch.
This went on without fail.
Rain or shine, the mum was always there for her.
One day, juz after the last bell rang, dark clouds started to gather.
The sky darkened and there was a smell of rain.
On this particular day, the mum was delayed in her trip to fetch her daughter.
The girl waited awhile and decided to go back on her own.
By now, the rain looked ready to give way anytime and there was thunder and lightning in the sky.
The girl started to walk, but whenever there was a flash of lightning she would pause.
The mother, coming from the other way, realised this and found it sightly odd.
Was her daughter terrified of the lightning?
She observed her daughter for a little while more.
Sure enough, without fail, everytime there was lightning, the girl would pause for awhile and continue walking after that.
Anxiously her mum walked up to her and asked her,"Were you scared of the lightning? Why do you pause at every flash?"
The girl simply replied,"I was posing for God, He's taking my picture."

What an attitude!
Do we see God's hand moving amidst our storms?
Do we realise that God is still smiling at us? :)
The one who calmed the storm for the disciples - His name is Jesus!
And He is the same yesterday, today and forevermore!
Realise that He can calm the storm around you - your situations and circumstances, and after that calm the storm in your heart, by giving you peace and rest every single day :D