Learning how to stand...

Photo (c) 1999, Conquering The Storms by Thomas Kinkade

So many people I know are experiencing great life changes. Even I myself am in the midst of what seems to be a whirlwind at times, yet there is one thing I believe I have learned to do and that is I've learned how to stand in the midst of great trial. Storms are amazing events. They have a way of changing everything around us from the seascape to the atmosphere, to the way we view our lives daily. Yet, a secure fortress in the midst of a storm will not give way to the changes that come at you. I think I've learned that it is so important to remain anchored in the Word, and the Word is Jesus Christ Himself.

It is only when I remain anchored in Him that I am able to stand no matter what comes at me, even if it is the fiercest of winds. I may cry momentarily. I may even be discouraged momentarily. Yet, my anchor reminds me that I can stand in His ability to carry me through the storm. My feet are firmly anchored.

I can remember in years past when my feet were not so firmly anchored... and I would be tossed from side to side... wondering if I would ever come up for air from the tumult that had assaulted my senses. Yet, as I have aged, wisdom has taught me that to remain in the strong grip of the anchor is to remain firmly and completely grounded by something greater than I... the Creator of the Universe.

Hence, when I partner with the Creator of the Universe, there is no storm that can destroy me. I will always see the horizon through the anchors eyes.

Wisdom will gain its ground yet again.

In learning how to stand... I've learned that I can be a strength to others even when it seems like my flesh is weakened by external circumstances because I am firmly and entirely anchored in Christ... in whom I stand.

with love,
RamyB

(c) 2006, Ramy Bakke