Life’s Storms Linger but Won’t Last Forever
We can’t begin to understand His purposes for our pain, but we can rest assured that He is doing something good in His eternal plan.
We are experiencing God’s strength and provisions in new ways living aboard our sailboat Makana2.
We can’t begin to understand His purposes for our pain, but we can rest assured that He is doing something good in His eternal plan.
Eight months after receiving “guard” as my focus word for 2022, I’m beginning to appreciate its relevance to my life in ways I hadn’t imagined.
Storms will come and go. God’s promises help us navigate the wind and waves to a safe harbor. We can trust Him and not be afraid.
The key to finding strength to soar is freely accessible to all regardless of race, age, or gender, and it’s guaranteed to never fail.
Every challenge we face forces us to make a choice. Will we choose to trust our doubting selves? Or choose to trust a God who is faithful, wise, and good?
I would benefit by investing time and energy into learning about Makana’s operating systems. I just need to do it. The same is true for spiritual disciplines.
As the birds sing this morning, a song pops into my mind. I recall the lyrics, and they encourage me to focus not on my concerns but on my blessings instead.
The marina sling holds the weight of a vessel, but my God holds every ocean, sea, bay, cove, river, and stream in His hand.
Soul care matters. If we’re in a healthy place, then we’re better able to help others who are struggling. So be good to yourself.
We’re faced with a choice. We can camp our thoughts on lies or we can secure them on truth. Our choice influences our behaviors and determines our destiny.
Our role in our relationship with Him is to tune our ear to listen so we can hear it above the din of so many other voices calling for our attention.
Keep your minds focused on the Truth as we ride out the storm. None of this has taken the Lord by surprise. He sees us and He prays for us.
Take a few moments to reflect on this life-changing truth. The same God who crafted the heavens knows your name. He knows where you are this very moment.
Sometimes we make prayer more complicated than it is. It’s not a formal conversation in which we’re compelled to repeat spiritual-sounding words.
Our circumstances may leave us feeling traumatized. But keeping our eyes on the unchanging Christ will help us weather the storm.
As life settles down and things look less desperate, let’s stand firm in our faith, relying on God and recognizing our need for Him just as we’re doing now.
The thoughts we habitually think shape our beliefs. Our beliefs influence our behaviors. And our behaviors determine our outcome or destiny.
God knows what you need to hear and when, so commit to keeping your ears open. Ask Him, “What do You want to say to me today?” then wait in quiet expectation.
You may feel comfortable when you’re in control of your circumstances. But things can get a little hairy when it feels like life is whirling out of control.
Our thoughts about God the Father matter. If they’re not based on truth, we develop a skewed understanding of who He is and His role in our lives.
Let’s ask God to open our eyes to the wonders He’s created. Let’s stand in awe of who He is and marvel that He loves us and wants a relationship with us.
We run into trouble when we let our focus linger where it shouldn’t, so the moment we’re aware of our lapse, we need to put it back on Jesus.
This God whose strength supersedes anything we can imagine is the same God who holds us in His hand. He cradles us when we’re lonely or afraid or discouraged.
Scripture tells us to “keep our focus on Jesus”. Losing that makes everything go wonky, but keeping it helps us
maintain spiritual equilibrium.
Envy is a trap. Freedom comes when we focus not on what others have but on the riches that belong to us when we belong to God.
If you don’t already practice hospitality, I encourage you to do so. And, keep it simple. The more complicated we make it, the less likely we are to do it
There’s the feeling of being held hostage by circumstances beyond our control. But I choose, by God’s strength, to give thanks in the midst of it.
As we consider our shopping lists and the great sales that come after Christmas, let’s ask God to help us keep His perspective.
Jesus alone is our Anchor in life’s storms. Let’s hang on tightly to Him so that His sweet presence will draw us from darkness into the light of hope.
We can focus on the past and miss what He’s doing in the present. We can focus on our problems and miss His hope-filled promises.
Health is a priceless gift, but it takes intentional effort to stay healthy. If we’re to use our bodies as tools for God’s glory, we need to make that effort.
Living on a sailboat is teaching me to release my expectations, cares, and desire for control to Jesus. He’s the Captain of my ship, and I’m along for the ride.
He says, “Don’t worry. A routine is nice and it’s comfortable, but it’s not the end-all. I am Your rock. I am Your stability.”
The only thing that satisfies our deepest needs – our relationship with our Creator. He is what our soul longs for, and we’re designed for intimacy with Him.
Saying yes to God about living on a sailboat means letting go of nearly everything I own. It also means trusting God to provide for our needs in new ways.
God is up to something much bigger than I can possibly fathom. I suspect I’m about to experience His strength and provisions in new ways.
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