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A Captain for Storms

4/10/2013

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04-10-13 A Captain for Storms

My life is the 101 series for a life similar to the one defined in Job 5:7, “Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.” I have learned to face trouble, trusting the Lord for solutions and the courage to implement what I perceive as a sensible way to sail through whatever type of storm.

Using the sailing the stormy seas theme, it doesn’t matter whether you are at the helm of a ship or trying to keep a canoe on a straight path with your wife handling one of the oars, the objective is to keep the vessel upright and on course. Simple. Ha! A waterman friend said to me, “Larry, sailing a destroyer through a hurricane is a piece of cake compared to canoeing with your inexperienced wife.”

An old Roman stated, “Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” Publilius Syrus.

The biblical images of conquering fear, of inner peace while the circumstances around us are anything but tranquil are paramount in our life training. There will be storms, so the best thing we can do is learn to sail through the cyclones that come on our path.  

Paul encouraged sailors with this truth in Acts 27:25, “Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.” God’s Word is the manual for a stormy life and when the storms come, trust it.

Copyright © 2013 Larry Lilly


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David link
4/10/2013 12:58:14 am

Storms in life are unavoidable. Thank you for the tools to pass through the storms life sends our way.

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Ray Brewer
4/10/2013 01:24:25 am

Good morning, Brother Larry, I know how true this is as experienced by me this last 24 hours. My wife Sharon had a mammogram Monday morning, was called yesterday morning and told she must return this morning.

Thinking about this all night and this morning, I called my Pastor, Rick Arrowood and we prayed for Sharon for a good report before hanging up.

You know how things like this goes most of the time, but not after this praying. Sharon came in the door announced to me that there was nothing there.

I say Glory to GOD, and thank you JESUS. It is so true, “God’s Word is the manual for a stormy life and when the storms come, trust it”.

If only people would believe and accept GODS will and way. I pray that I am not being hypocritical.

God Bless and keep on going

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Oral Deckard link
4/10/2013 01:37:16 am

Praise the Lord. My wife's mammogram 7 years ago did not come back negative. But with the help of the Lord she made it, and I still have her. We are blessed.

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Larry Lilly link
4/10/2013 08:45:21 am

Oral,

God is good and I praise the Lord for such reports.

God bless,

Larry

Larry Lilly link
4/10/2013 08:43:44 am

Ray, Thank you for sharing this with me. I rejoice with and Sharon in the good report. PTL. Next time call me and I will join in prayer with you.

By the way, what church does Pastor Arrowood pastor? I don't think I have met him.

God bless,

Larry

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