“Don’t brashly announce what you’re going to do tomorrow; you don’t know the first thing about tomorrow.” Proverbs 27:1

“..I tell you, do not worry about your life…Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”   Matthew 6:25-26

I live in an area in the United States where the weather can change dramatically within the space of a few days. As I write these words in the first days of spring, the sun is shining with summer-like brilliance and temperatures are warm enough to imagine basking on a beach. But as I glance ahead to what is forecast for just a few days from now, I see the possibility of cold weather and a fair amount of snow.

We smile (or perhaps grumble!) at the vagaries of weather, but most of life is similarly undependable and uncertain. This very afternoon a nearby church is filled with family and friends of a vibrant, energetic young woman who just a few days ago died in her sleep. Her husband and three young children are stunned with disbelief at the loss of this woman who was the dynamic central figure of their home. Life that had been filled with the warmth of her personality was now frigid with the finality of her death.

Jesus counseled the religious people of His day to care for each other, especially members of their families, but He also pointed out that our lives and families are ultimately in the hands of a loving God. When storms enter our lives—whether literal snow or wind or fire or unemployment or tsunamis—the Son of God provides the sun of His love in the midst. We can trust Him.

by Marilyn Ehle
used by permission

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“Jesus Christ is same yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8

My friend Bridget says winter in Michigan can be challenging.
One day it might be in the 50s with bright sunshine.

The next day a blizzard drops the temperature to a wind-chill factor of 15 (F) below.  BRR!

They say “you know you’re in Michigan when you use your entire wardrobe year ‘round!”

The only thing constant about Michigan weather is change!  (SMILE)

It’s a great reminder that our God never changes!

The Bible reminds us that “Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God the Father…He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” (James 1:17)

Dear friend, your life can be as unpredictable as the weather — sun on one day and storms the next.

But you can always count on God. He’ll be with you no matter how terrible a storm may get.

And, the Bible says, He never changes.

By Vonette Bright
used by permission

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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

Is it possible to have peace during challenges? Yes, it is!

“But how?” You may ask. The answer is by putting our trust in the Lord. Today’s verse says God fills us with joy and peace as we trust in Him. The passage connects overflowing hope to the peace of God in our hearts. When we don’t have the peace of God, which comes because of putting our trust in God, we won’t be able to obtain hope.

Jesus told His disciples when He was on earth that they could have peace even in times of tribulation and trouble  – see John 16:3. He still says that to us now, because His word does not change.

Lately, God has been teaching me, through different situations and circumstances of life, how to trust Him. He has been showing me that even though I don’t know how or what to do, I can still have that peace that passes all understanding, as Paul describes it in his letter to the Philippians 4:7. I believe He is with me through whatever happens, just as He explained to His disciples.

To have the peace of God in your heart when you are going through tough situations in life is not something that comes naturally. Even so, it can develop as we consistently make the choice to put our trust in God and in His unfailing word.

Dear Lord, please help me trust you completely with everything, so that my heart can always be filled with your supernatural peace regardless of what I go through in life, in Jesus name, Amen.

By Folasade Oladapo
Used by Permission

Do you have peace during your times of trouble? Do you know the love that is found in God alone, through Jesus?  Would you like to have a relationship with Him?  It starts with a simple heart felt prayer:

Lord, thank You for dying so we can be set free from all of guilt and sin — no matter how big or small.  Your blood has erased all of our sin. Thank You so much! Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life to you and ask you to come in as my Savior and Lord. Take control of my life. Thank you for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Make me the kind of person you want me to be. Amen

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“He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men.” Psalm 107:29-31

In Luke 8:22-25 we have a delightful story of Jesus in a storm. When evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” Feeling exhausted from a busy people-day, Jesus was soon asleep at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion.

Soon a huge storm arose. High waves began to break into the boat until it was nearly full of water. Frantically the disciples woke up Jesus, shouting,

“”Teacher, don’t you even care that we are going to drown?”

When he woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the water,

“Quiet down!”

Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. And he asked them,

“Why are you so afraid? Do you still not have faith in me?”

What caused their fear? They focused on the problem and forgot the promise. Jesus had talked about arriving at the other side, hadn’t He?

Aren’t we like that too? You have no problem believing that God is with you, but since He’s doing nothing to calm the storm, you’ve concluded He doesn’t care. He’s asleep.

What promises in God’s word speak especially to your need? Keep saying these verses out loud. You will survive this storm and come out the better for it.

How did the disciples benefit from the storm? They experienced the power of Jesus in a brand new way. The same happens in our lives. Because of storms we get to know God’s character in a deeper way. How do we know God can meet us in every need unless we’ve experienced some extreme need. God is never too late to help us.

Father I thank you that you care about every detail of my life including this present storm.

by Helen Lescheid
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If you have never walked in a relationship with Christ and if you want to know that He is in YOUR STORM, you can start today by committing and submitting your llife to him. You can start this with a simple prayer:

Lord, thank You for dying so we can be set free from all of guilt and sin — no matter how big or small.  Your blood has erased all of our sin. Thank You so much! Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life to you and ask you to come in as my Savior and Lord. Take control of my life. Thank you for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Make me the kind of person you want me to be. Amen

Further Reading

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•  How to Pray
•  Salvation Explained

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