While we can’t predict when a storm in life will approach, we can prepare ahead of time. We all will face a storm at some point. Living in Texas, I’ve become a storm preparation expert.
When you live in a hurricane zone, you get used to it. It becomes a part of everyday life. You buy flood insurance, keep the necessary supplies on hand, know which news channels to watch and always have a plan.
Shouldn’t other storms in life warrant the same preparation? We’ve got the spiritual tools to always stay ready: prayer and the Bible. We can stay vigilant and watch for approaching storms and equip ourselves through prayer and by reading the Bible. Sometimes, I know it can be tough. When I’m in the middle of the worst of it, I let doubt settle in and don’t want to open my Bible. I get disappointed and resentful that I’m experiencing another hardship. After going through many storms in life, I’ve learned that regardless of how stubborn I want to be, I eventually learn that God was always in control. The storm would have been much easier on me had I just accepted it and prayed my way through it. Instead, I try to figure things out and spend my time telling God that life’s too unfair.
Like the real weather-related storms, I’ve learned to stay prepared. When I see a spiritual storm approaching, I’m ready. While I’m not perfect, I’ve learned to engage my spiritual tools to get thorough it.
It’s important to rely on a process when the storms of life threaten to tear us to shreds. We can look to God for guidance, avoid pitfalls like worry/distress and know the warning signs when things look to overwhelm us. We can ask a trusted friend or family member for prayer and support when things get too hard.
Most importantly, God is always there to help us through whatever we may face.
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8
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