The Wind Blows Where it Will

Maybe it was Dr. Ury's class at WBS, or maybe a small group at Asbury College...it could have been Dr. Hamilton, but in my early 20s I learned about the word "ruach." The ruach, the Spirit shows up all through Scripture. He isn't merely an Acts 2 experience. He is present, blowing through at unexpected moments and cleansing, purifying, ridding of the dross.

Wherever that lesson began, it continues to be an incredible component in my daily YES to Jesus.

I read reported this past weekend of 40MPH winds in St. Andrews with gusts up to 50MPH. We were cheering for some runners in a 5K race on Saturday and literally with the same burst of wind both Sophie and Chloe fell flat. Sadly the empathetic parent was running and I just died laughing! Pray for my kids more!!! But can you imagine?! It was hysterical!!! They were totally fine of course, I did cuddle them both as I tried to keep my own balance!!! So there is some serious RUACH happening here.

From that early first lesson a light breeze has been a sweet reminder. I remember in the hottest months in Uganda or traveling up into South Sudan when we were sweating buckets and just sweltering, at times I'd be reminded to pray for the presence of the Holy One and sweetly there have come refreshing slight (think still small voice) breezes through the still, lifeless days.

I knew Scotland days would look different and with daily rains and cool temps we are already learning the inside of this home more than we knew our home of 7 years in Africa...we just lived outside more there...but even from this strong man built structure...we can at times feel and see the effects of the wind outside! Snuggled up in bed last night I could see my curtains ever so slightly blowing in those incredible winds from outside!!

His promise?! He's still with us. We may think, this is too much, this transition too hard, the days too short and too dark, but then...the winds get stronger still and His precious revelation of Himself becomes all the sweeter. As my burden grows greater, His nearness increases. How sweet is He. How kind that He might come and blow upon this new ground in our hearts and bring MORE of Himself!!!