Life is not all sunshine. It is not always a bright, summer day. On the voyage to the peaceful shore, we encounter the storm. The “contrary winds” seem to sweep us from the course and to thwart our purpose. Family difficulties, business reverses, wars and rumors of wars, temptations, unjust criticism, persecutions, sickness, death, all appear at times to go against us. The Master may be in the boat with us, yet the storm is inevitable.
“Into each life some rain must fall;
Some days must be dark and dreary.”
Sunshine and shadows, winter and summer, storm and calm, all must play their part in the drama of life. Every season has its mission, every trial its purpose. Pray not for the Master to withhold the storm, but for strength to endure it.
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