“In war, prepare for peace; in peace, prepare for war.” –Sun Tzu, The Art of War
“Prepare for war during times of peace,” as my mama would say.
“There is a time to love and a time to hate. There is a time for war and a time for peace.” –Ecclesiastes 3:8 (ERV)
Real talk, I think I’m saying, “Get ready, get ready, get ready!” If you stay ready, you won’t have to get ready.
I’m not sure if you realize it, but it seems we are always having to deal with something: finances, marriages, children, illness, aging parents, lack of energy, weight gain or weight loss—just something. But it’s not what you get dealt; it’s how you deal with it. Do you drown your troubles in drugs and/or alcohol, sex, or shopping? Food or sweets? Or do you over-exercise and stop eating? We all deal how we deal, no judgment, but I would like to offer you a Savior who can help.
“God is our protection and source of strength. He is always ready to help us in times of trouble. So we are not afraid when the earth quakes and the mountains fall into the sea. We are not afraid when the seas become rough and dark and the mountains tremble. Selah” –Psalms 46:1-3 (ERV)
To activate that help:
“Don’t worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks for what you have.” –Philippians 4:6 (ERV)
That’s it. It’s not nearly as simple as it sounds, but in the end, it is. We have to realize in our own power we are powerless, but in God’s power, nothing is impossible.
“Jesus looked at them and said, ‘This is something that people cannot do. But God can do anything.’” –Matthew 19:26 (ERV)
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