The "What If" Game

An Inspirational Devotion From Pastor Brian

July 23, 2025

Have you ever played the “what if” game?
What if the deal doesn’t go through?
What if the doctor gives me bad news?
What if the bills don’t get paid?

We can live in a cycle of fear if we keep playing that game. It’s a trap that pulls us into stress and doubt. But friend, we don’t have to live that way.

Let me share a story I heard years ago. A young naval sailor was training on the open sea. His captain asked, “Son, if a storm comes up, what would you do?”

The sailor replied, “Sir, I’d throw out an anchor.”
The captain nodded. “What if another storm came?”
The sailor answered, “I’d throw out another anchor.”
The captain asked a third time, “What if another storm rolled in?”
The young sailor said, “Sir, I’d throw out another anchor.”
The captain laughed and said, “Where are you getting all those anchors from?”
And the sailor replied, “The same place you’re getting all those storms from.”

That’s the truth. If life throws more storms, God has more anchors. His Word. His promises. His presence. That’s what we hold on to when fear tries to take over.

Romans 8:31 says, If God be for us, who can be against us? No matter what comes, God is bigger than the storm. And He has already gone before you.

Until next time, remember to take time out for God, because God always has time for you!

Sticky Statement:
If life throws more storms, God throws more anchors.
 
Questions To Think About:

1. Are you letting fear lead your thoughts with “what if” questions?
2. What anchors has God already given you in past storms?
3. How can you hold tighter to His promises today?

Prayer For Today:

"Lord, I don’t want to live in fear of what might happen. Help me remember that when the storms of life come, You are my anchor. Thank You for Your Word and Your promises. I choose to trust You today, no matter what. In Jesus’ name, amen."

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