Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is
approaching long
before it
breaks? The eagle will fly to some high
spot and wait for the winds
to
come. When the storm hits, it sets
its wings so that the wind will
pick it
up and lift it above the
storm. While the storm rages below, the
eagle is soaring above
it.
The eagle does not escape the storm. It simply uses the storm
to
lift it higher. It rises on the winds that bring the
storm.
When the storms of life come upon us - and all of us will
experience
them -
we can rise above them by setting our minds and our
belief toward
God. The
storms do not have to overcome us. We
can allow God's power to lift
us above them.
God enables us to ride
the winds of the storm that bring sickness,
tragedy,
failure and
disappointment in our lives. We can soar above the
storm.
Remember,
it is not the burdens of life that weigh us down, it is
how we handle
them.
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God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill,
He treasures up his bright designs,
And works his sov'reign will.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.
By William Cowper
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"Those who hope in the Lord will renew
their
strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles." Isaiah
40:31