Sometimes you see it coming in the distance and you prepare yourself. Buy bread, milk, eggs. Close the windows.But then the storm hits, and it's bigger than you expected. You thought you were prepared for it, but really you're not. All of your preparations don't seem to matter now because the power's out, the basement is flooded, batteries are all dying, and you can't find a single match.
These are times when faith comes into play.
You have no backup plan.
Can you turn to God? Do you trust him? It's so easy to relax in his arms when you're sleeping than when you're drowning, but you won't survive unless you relax then too! Sometimes when you can't seem to breathe, you need to just listen to what he says and have faith.
"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
3 comments:
I love this thought, Emily. You sure have a way with words! :) When storms in this life come along, it can be hard, but I know that God (and my friends) will give me strength to get through it. Thanks for sharing. :)
As for a storm: I faced one at the beginning of this summer. I was worried and stressed about college and getting a job at college. I worried about messing up, not fitting in, and more. But then I met my new roommate on facebook and I know now that God has sent someone perfect to help me through it all. :)
Yeah, college is a scary thought when you don't know what to expect; but it's wonderful once you see that God is always there for you! Thank you for sharing, Karena!
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