Weather Forecast

It's so easy to freak out when the storms come. We see them looming on the horizon or hear of their pending visitation and the talk begins. How much we dislike them; our utter disdain for the chaos that they bring; the challenge of navigating our way through their strength and torment.

You thought I was talking about life? Perhaps you missed the weather report!

Yet, navigating life is like traversing inclement weather. You instinctively know what to do.

Take precautions.
Slow down.
Remain alert.
Give high regard of your surroundings.
Be confident of your abilities.
Remember to breathe.

Focusing on the potential for disaster robs you of the energy and perspective you will need should that potential become a real threat. When the distraction of the storm overwhelms your focus that you rely on to get the storm, then you know you are in real trouble.

Yes, it's a powerful life principle.
It's a greater matter of faith.

With each successful endurance of a storm, you worry less about the next.
With each negative outcome of a storm, you fear the worst about the next.

Either God has promised to see you through, or He has lied and left you to fend for yourself.
Know and believe in whom you've placed your trust; for this too shall pass.

Let's pray, this #missionsFriday, for those missionaries struggling to navigate the storms of life. May they keep their focus on Christ and their trust in God. Pray they would remain confident in His Word and hold steadfast to His promises. Pray they would not be distracted by the surroundings and circumstances, but remain faithful and calm to continue in the work to which God has called them. Pray the peace of God that surpasses all understanding would keep them in perfect peace, regardless of what appears to be in the future forecast.

For God is with us always.
Master over the wind and the waves
Control the chaos of our lives
And fill us with your perfect peace.
For the glory of God
And the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC