By: Pastor Tracy Gill, Contributing Writer
pastortracygill@gmail.com
The clouds begin to swirl as you hear thunder off in the distance, accompanied by winds that seem to howl. Followed by cracks of lightning. The sky darkens, and you feel a heaviness you just can not shake.
Have you walked through storms in life?
In the midst of the storm, it can be very frightening and unsettling. Storms can be devastating, yes, I am referring to life storms.
What do you do when the pressure is on? When you feel your world is crumbling around you, like being stuck in quicksand, unable to even move.
Did you know the best way to escape quicksand is to BE STILL.
Do not panic and let your body be at ease, and slowly lie flat on your back.
It is not coincidental that the remedy for life’s storms is exactly the same. The Bible tells us to “Be Still and Know that I am God”.(Psalm 46:10 and Mark 4:39)
Anxiety is what we feel when our bodies respond to fear. Worry then comes in and gives power to that fear.
We can’t hear God if we are running around here and there, scattered in our thoughts, depending on others to “fix us”.
The Creator of heaven and earth loves us like no one else ever can.
If we value the things of this world over the things of God, we will be anxious. Our response reveals whether we trust God.
The only One the winds and waves obeyed. (Matt 8:23-27)
He is the Storm Stopper, The Wind Tamer, Calm overall. Look to Jesus. Pray. Sings hymns or worship songs.
Do not let the quicksand of life pull you under! I choose Jesus over every storm.
Will you join me?
Until Next Time, Pastor Tracy Gill
