Weathering Life’s Storms
A tranquil sailing trip along the Florida coast turned into a harrowing adventure for my fiancée, Denalyn, and me just days before our wedding. Our friend Milt, a seasoned sailor, had invited us to join him on a leisurely cruise. At first, it was a relaxing getaway – we lounged on cushions, soaked up the sun, and even caught a few winks. But then, without warning, the storm rolled in.
The sky darkened, rain poured down, and the ocean churned into towering waves. Our carefree afternoon turned into a fight for balance as the vessel tilted precariously from side to side. It was then that we realized our captain, Milt, was the only one who knew what to do. We trusted him implicitly, not because we were experts, but because we knew he was.
Trust in the Face of Uncertainty
In times of turmoil, we’re forced to confront our own limitations. We may have boasted about our abilities before the storm, but when the winds howled and the waves crashed, we fell silent. We knew we didn’t have the answers, and Milt did. His guidance was crucial to our safety, and we trusted him because he cared about our well-being.
Life’s Turbulent Waters
We’ve all faced our share of unexpected storms – the loss of a job, a serious illness, or a personal crisis. These trials test our faith in the One who guides us through life’s turbulent waters. Do we trust that God knows what’s best, even when we don’t understand? Can we say with conviction that He cares about our well-being?
Drinking from the Well of His Lordship
When the waters are calm, it’s easy to profess our trust in God. But when the storms rage on, do we still believe that He knows what’s best? To truly trust in God’s sovereignty is to make a conscious decision to surrender to His will, even when we don’t understand. It’s a choice to look toward the Captain of our souls and declare, “He knows what’s best, and I trust Him.”
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