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by Sindhu George
Life is never easy. We have times of joy and happiness but after that there are
the times of disappointment and sorrow. There are storms and earthquakes. There
are droughts and floods. Watching the evening news can leave us trembling.
Christians are not immune to the often terrifying storms of life. The label is
not a 'fix' for the fear. Where is there a source of continued security and of
courage?
In our humanness, we find many answers. We try self-help books. Look in any
bookstore to find shelf after shelf loaded with books telling us how to do
everything from getting a date to finding true happiness within.
We look for answers in the stars, finding guidelines for living in small pocket
books sold in the grocery store check-out line or in heavy, detailed manuals
with instructions on how to chart our life course.
Many of us simply make every effort to work harder and more efficiently, in
hopes that the current storm will pass.
We often look for answers in another person whether he is a spiritual advisor or
the love of our life.
Disappointment returns as we find that each fix is temporary at best.
Where does one find the permanent fix? Where do we find the anchor that keeps us
steady during the inevitable storms?
The only true anchor is found in God’s Word. Does this sound overly simplistic?
So easy - just read the Bible. The beginning is easy. Pick up a Bible and read -
everyday. After that, we must believe that it is true and we must begin to let
go of all the other fixes that we hold dear. That is the difficult part. Holding
on to the current fix makes us feel strong and secure, but in order to receive
the peace and security that God offers we must direct our attention to Him only. God’s Word judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. God’s Word is like fire and like a hammer that crushes rock.
God’s Word offers eternal life. We are sanctified by God’s Word.
Jesus said that we can’t live only by taking care of our physical needs. We must
have God’s Word. God’s Word provides freedom and blessings.
There is no fix that compares to God’s Word. The winds will blow, our
foundations may crumble, our boat may be battered but God’s Word is durable and
dependable. It is the only anchor that is sure and holds us steady for the long
haul. It brings us peace and with that peace comes the courage to face whatever
storms that are on the horizon.
Hebrews 4:12
Jeremiah 23:29
John 6:68
John 17:17
Matthew 4:3
James 1:25
See Also:
A Tale
of Two Seas
Both the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea receive their water from river Jordan.
And yet, they are very, very different. Unlike the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee is pretty resplendent with rich,
colorful marine life. Same region, same source of water, and yet while one sea
is full of life, the other is dead.
Be Happy
With What You Have
It is easy to think "If I could just get a new car, a bigger house, a better
job, or more money, then I'll be happy." We tend to view happiness as a
commodity attainable by wealth. However, as the old saying goes, "money cannot
buy happiness."
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