There has been some awful summer weather popping up around southern Saskatchewan this summer. I sometimes question if the weather is worse than when I was a kid but then I remind myself of the wicked weather that ripped through our countryside years back; hailstorms, windstorms, drought, tornadoes, and flooding.
I recall a huge downpour when my dad was playing at a men’s fastball tournament in Lafleche one year. When we popped over the last hill on our way home, we could see pockets of water all over our fields. I also remember when some friends had a tornado rip through their yard, bringing much devastation to their yard and buildings. Thankfully, all were safe.
One stormy night was especially memorable when I got saved at my mother’s knee... at the tender age of four... as I asked my mom what would happen to me if I died in the storm. She explained that if I was born again and confessed Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I would live eternally with Him in heaven but if I chose not to, I would be alone for eternity in hell. Of course, from a child’s perspective, that was an easy choice and I took the simple step of faith to take Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Forty-three years later, I’ve never regretted making that decision. That night, hail pounded our farm but the angels were rejoicing and I had a deep sense of peace knowing I would have Jesus by my side for the rest of my life.
In the first years of our marriage, Hubby and I didn’t have insurance on anything. Mostly, it was because we couldn’t afford it. I realize there are two sides of that argument, especially if something were to happen that would’ve caused loss of a home or a life but we could barely buy milk let alone insurance. Thankfully, we’ve got a good package that covers our home and belongings, as well as life and accident insurance. The only thing to date that we’ve had to use insurance for was for wildlife damage on our vehicles; however, it is reassuring to know that we are covered for any damages should the need arise.
It is easy to cover the bases in our physical world but how about the unseen parts of our world? How do we protect our mental and spiritual health with some type of insurance policy to bring the reassurance we need to know we are covered in those aspects? I already touched on the spiritual side, although that is only the first step. But before we carry on, be sure you’ve made that first step because any subsequent steps won’t count if you haven’t taken the first one.
Not making a decision is, in fact, still a decision. God gives us a will and a choice. We must choose who we will serve. Following the step of faith, acknowledging that we have sinned and fallen short, we can move forward in obedience to fulfill the destiny He’s created for us. That is a lifelong journey of adventure and I hope you’re experiencing it to the fullest!
Next week, I’d like to meet back here to discuss the next step in covering the bases in other parts of your life, besides your life and possessions. I will share with you one sure-fire way to simplify life and take the guesswork out of making important life decisions.
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:8
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