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Finding Your Footing

Just a few weeks ago we had a small snow in our region.  We are not accustomed to snow so just a small storm results in closures and numerous accidents on our highways.  Our family has two dogs, Scarlet and Madeline. 

They are about 2 1/2 years old and this was their first experience with snow.  I was curious as to how they would react. They knew right away that something was different. I noticed that they had difficulty getting their footing. They had to adjust their steps and it altered their walk. 

When we encounter storms in our lives we sometimes have trouble getting our footing. We have to adjust our steps.  If we are not careful the storms of life can alter our walk of faith. Storms can be noisy. They can be confusing, and they can be fearful. 

Jesus gives great instructions concerning the storms that come into our lives. Listen to His words in John 16:33, "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."  How do we overcome the storms and keep our footing?  We must understand that Jesus has already made provision for us when the storm comes. 

Nothing catches Him off guard. The key to surviving the storms of life is preparation. We understand that storms can come without warning. How do we prepare?  1 Thessalonians 5:6 reads, "Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober." 

Are you preparing for the storms that will come?  To watch simply means to stay alert. Jesus is Lord and the Scriptures teach that He will have His way in the storms. Allow God to direct your steps and guide you through the storms that you encounter. 

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