The person who has not learned that every wind that blows can be used to guide us toward heaven has certainly not mastered the art of sailing and is nothing but an apprentice.

In fact, the only thing that helps no one is a dead calm. Every wind, whether from the north, south, east, or west, may help us toward that blessed port.

So seek only this: to stay well out to sea— and then have no fear of stormy winds.

May our prayer be that of an old Englishman: “O Lord, send us into the deep water of the sea, for we are so close to shore that even a small breeze from the Devil could break our ship to pieces on the rocks.

Again, Lord, send us into the deep water of the sea, where there will be plenty of room to win a glorious victory.” MARK GUY PEARSE

Remember, our faith is always at its greatest point when we are in the middle of the trial, and confidence in the flesh will never endure testing.

Fair-weather faith is not faith at all. CHARLES H. SPURGEON