The Urban dictionary defines the Eye of the Storm as period of time during a storm when things are calm. However, this doesn't mean it's over.
I have seen some dark days in various seasons of my life. He often gives me a respite from the deep waters of a trying situation. The problem esn't go away but there is a break. This might come as one situation gets resolved before things heat up again ask face the next part of a trial. It also may come in the form of a distractor. I think of the year I was diagnosed with mono. It was my oldest daughter's senior year. I spent a lot of time in bed but on a few occasions I was able to go celebrate my daughter's accomplishments. Sometimes I wanted to feel sorry for myself because I couldn't do things like I had dreamed of for her senior year. I had to put that aside. At least for a few hours I needed to go to a volleyball game or an awards event and celebrate my daughter. I had to view this as a short eye of the storm before it raged again with my lack of strength to do much.
Life doesn't always turn out according to my plan but it is built around God's plan.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
These words were written at a very difficult time in the Israelite's history. God was disciplining them for their sin and they were living in exile in Babylon. It was no fun to be an Isrealite in those days! This was a dark time but God gave this word to them as a promise. One could say that it provided an eye in the storm. It was an encouragement that God was for them and He had it under control. That's a message that gives hope amidst some really dark times. It provides a respite from the difficulties that rage during times of trial.
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