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transformed by the Begin the journey to renew your attitudes, actions and appearance! Firmly Planted - Weathering Storms |
| At 2 am Friday morning May 2,
2008, we were awakened to a deafening hum, like the sound of a train roaring through our
house. The weather experts are still debating whether it was a tornado or flatline winds.
No matter which, the 80+ mph winds were devastating. We were thankful that our loved ones,
our houses and cars are safe. We asked for God’s protection, and He granted it.
People only blocks away lost their homes, businesses and possessions, while we suffered
only massive tree damage.
It is this tree damage that spurred this topic. As we surveyed destruction in the storm-struck area, we were stunned at how many huge trees were completely uprooted. 50-200 year old trees were simply pushed over, muddy roots hopelessly exposed. It is true that winds are destructive but the damage was exacerbated by the condition of the ground. You see, our previous winter was extraordinarily wet – snow, rain, snow, rain, and a little more snow and rain. Then Spring brought a lot more rain – a lot more. Because the ground was so soft, the trees lost their footing. Their strong and numerous roots had nothing to cling to when the storms came tearing through. During previous storms with nearly identical conditions, trees fared much better when the ground was hard and dry. How dandy it would be if believing in Jesus exempted us from storms. As you well know, however, it does not. What we do have as believers is a firm foundation upon which we stand. Jesus, our firm foundation, is the cornerstone (capstone) upon which our faith is built. Firmly rooted, we can withstand the storms of life. Those roots are grown with consistent Bible reading, prayer and fellowship with other believers. When you allow Jesus’ words to intertwine with your actions and attitudes, you will be amazed at how you can weather the storms that are most certainly coming your way. Like a tree firmly planted by the water, you will not be moved! When storms come your way, don’t curse God. Lean on Him. Allow Him to strengthen you and to comfort you. And be prepared. Be aware of the warning signs. Take shelter when the sirens sound. Run to your safe-haven. Remember, that shelter and safe-haven is God!! |
Guiding Scripture... Topic
Scripture Write this scripture down and post it in a frequented area so it will become a part of your mind, your heart, and your soul.
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