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It is like the brand new, high tech fire helmets sent to a big city fire department to try recently. They were shiny, reflected light, had adjustable sizes, even a built in radio receiver. There was only one problem. When they were exposed to high heat they melted. But our lives are like that. We may be sailing along, living in fine houses, driving fine cars, working at terrific jobs, but Jesus says to us, “That’s all fine and good, but they won’t stand up to the heat when the storms of life come along.” So what does the Lord do? He says, “When the storms of life come along and you’re struggling with difficulties, you’ve got to rely on me to get you through the tough times. The things of this world just won’t pull you out like my own Hand will. It is during the storms that my anchor will hold you.”

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