We live in a big, scary world. Life seems to throw unexpected twists in our face, giving the very earth we live on a power to make us fear. We fear the things we cannot control. We fear the future. We fear the loss of those we love. We fear our death. We fear. The only way to live a life without constant fear is to turn to God, the one who does have control over this earth. Easier said than done, right? I try, constantly, to offer up my worries and fears to Him. Time after time the chaos of life seems to win over my faith and hope, leaving my vulnerable self with an overwhelmed heart.
Today my heart is heavy. Yesterday afternoon we saw police at our neighbor’s house and found out their son had been taken by a wave while fishing on a Lake Michigan pier with three of his friends. Our neighbor and his friend are still missing (read the current story here). These times make us fear the unknown and maybe even the future. Upon hearing the news last night, my family sat down and prayed. We prayed for safety and security and guidance. We prayed for strength. We prayed for hope. Hoping for the best and believing in the possibility of miracles. As I drove to work this Monday morning, I decided to listen to a podcast as my heart ached. Joel Osteen’s podcast entitled “Anchored to Hope” was just what I needed to hear. He says that at the center of our lives there should be an anchor of hope. In order to have faith, you must have hope. During this time of terrible tragedy, we must turn to that anchor and remember we are not alone. There is hope. Now that you have read this, I ask you to say a quick one-minute prayer. A prayer for all four families of these young men. A prayer for those recovering the tragedy and those still not found. A prayer for hope. Never underestimate the power of prayer.
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