…The billows may roll, the breakers may dash I will not stray because He holds me fast….

Having made it through 2009 and entering into 2010 it is clear that my soul is anchored in the Lord.  Our soul is the seat of our will, emotion and intellect.  So much of what had to be endured in 2009 was emotional.  Yes there was a spiritual element but before I could even consider the will and the way of God I had to deal with the human condition- my emotions.

All too often we claim that we are tapping into God through God ‘s word and through prayer, when in essence we are caught up in an emotional frenzy that simply has us in a state of weeping , wailing and gnashing of teeth.  What I have learned through the ups, downs, highs and lows, good times and bad times is that if I could get control of my emotions and settle myself or rather anchor myself in the Lord in order to allow a peace and a calm to come over me, then I could move forward in the direction God would desire.

Anchoring one’s self in the Lord means trusting beyond all doubt that all things really do work together for the good “of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.”  So as you study, as you pray, as you worship, and as you praise-- you are anchoring yourself in the Lord.

Peace & Love,

Pastor M