Where is God When I Need Him?
Under Niagara's Waters
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On the American side of Niagara Falls, the colossal sheet of water takes a dizzying leap over a precipice to crash 160 feet below. But between the face of that precipice and the great overleaping rush of water is the vacant space called the Cave of the Winds, where guides lead rain-geared tourists into a thunderous, awesome envelope of spashing spray and mist, what appears to be hardly an arm's length from the crushing downpour of water.
The excitement from the crashing noise and water's rush is not enough to overshadow one's sense of security in knowing that the waterflow will maintain its swiftness so as not to arrow its overarching distance from the observation platform.
It is possible to experience God's peace flowing "like a river" (Is 48:18), even in the noisome and unsettling times in which we live, but only for those who truly trust in the Lord. His ever-flowing love provides protection and security - and consequent peace - even as endless dangers and threats rush close by us constantly. Deep inner peace is available to anyone who has mastered the art of trusting in his love; the classic words of Isaiah 26:3 frame this truth with trenchant poignancy: "You will keep peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you."
Life is an exciting Niagara adventure. When we trust in God's ever-flowing love, he drenches us with his peace and security.
This excerpt is from the book One-Minute Meditations for Busy People, by John H. Hampsch, C.M.F., originally published by Servant Publications. It and other of Fr. Hampsch's books and audio/video recordings can be purchased from Claretian Teaching Ministry, 20610 Manhattan Pl, #120, Torrance, CA 90501-1863. Phone 1-310-782-6408 or www.Catholicbooks.net
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About the Author
The Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F., ordained as a Catholic priest in 1952, is a member of the Claretian Missionaries, and is founder and director of the Claretian Teaching Ministry. Listed in Who’s Who in Religion in America, he has served as parish priest, seminary professor and rector, college professor, lecturer, magazine writer, newspaper columnist, editor, retreat master, hospital chaplain, prison chaplain, campus chaplain, Cursillo director and director of suicide prevention programs in Texas and California.
He earned degrees in philosophy from Loyola-Marymount University in Los Angeles and from Notre Dame University, with postgraduate work at the University of Southern California and the Dominican House of Studies in River Forest, Illinois, in ascetical and mystical theology.
Find his many books and audio/visual recordings at www.Catholicbooks.net
