There is a story about a sea captain who in his retirement skippered a boat taking day-trippers to the Shetland Islands.

On one trip, the boat was full of young people.

They laughed at the old captain when they saw him say a prayer before sailing out, because the day was fine and the sea was calm.

However they weren't long at sea when a storm suddenly blew up and the boat began to pitch violently.

The terrified passengers came to the captain and asked him to join them in prayer.

But he replied, "I say my prayers when it's calm. When it's rough I attend to my ship."

Here is a lesson for us.......

If we cannot seek God in quiet moments of our lives; we are not likely to find him when trouble strikes. We are more likely to panic.

But if we have learnt to seek him and trust him in quiet moments, then most certainly we will find him when the going gets rough.

very nice, thanks!

this is a good story - but i must say that if you aren't always seeking praising God - even after something good happens,
like you see an old friend or a prayer is answered, then how are you living in his image?

edit : none-the-less a good story with a message for sure.

This post was edited by Keasbey_Nights on Apr 11 2010 10:07pm