The waves were pushing us close to the dock and I was afraid the boat would slam into it. I told my daughters I had to put the anchor out but I wasn’t able to reverse quickly enough. We hit the shore.
No damage was done, thankfully, but it was scary!
Now I realize how important it is to be aware and prepared for every possible situation.
I also made a connection between the boat anchor and my life anchor.
When I was younger, I was lost. My daily decisions were based on a hunger to be accepted and loved. I was the boat headed toward the shore, unprepared.
Once we untangled ourselves from the tree on the shoreline, and the weeds, we found a great place to throw the anchor in. My daughters pretended they were on the bow of the Titanic. They danced, laughed, and captured our smiles on camera.
I pulled on the rope attached to the anchor a few times just to make sure it was secure.
Again, I realized that the anchor of my life is always secure. I just have to remember to remain connected to it.
Hebrews 6:19 says that we have a hope in Jesus that is an anchor to our soul.
When I was going through my divorce I untied the anchor and threw the rope in the water. I thought I’d be better off without God.
Ten years later, as I felt like I had slammed into the shore, my life sinking, it felt like God reached down to the bottom of the lake and gently handed me the rope. I accepted His grace, His love, and His forgiveness.
My soul has been re-anchored!
I am so thankful for a God, as my anchor, who will never let me go.
Overcoming Obstacles 