Anchor For The Soul

10/25/2023

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ANCHORED ⚓
SEAFARERS DEVOTIONAL
Thu, Oct 26
SMALL AND DANGEROUS
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SCRIPTURE
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. (Proverbs 18:21, ESV)

READ
Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. (James 3:4, ESV)

James provided several analogies that show how the tongue, even though small, has the power to control one’s whole person and influence everything in his life.

When I joined NCL in my first contract I never thought that with the passing days and weeks some "innocent " profanity words would become part of my daily vocabulary specially when exposed to great amount of stress and pressure.

One day I realized that with the same tongue using swear words I was also singing Glory Alleluia in the worship service. So I decided to be more conscious, intentional and careful with my words to be used only for blessing and not for cursing.

We should watch out our words, we should avoid bad practices like lying, gossiping and cursing. All that we speak - good or bad words - have direct consequences to our lives and to others.

REFLECT
Have I been careful and be conscious about the words coming out of my mouth?
Do I understand that I must speak life and blessing in every word I say?

PRAY
Father God, I ask you today to take over my life, specially to control my tongue. Use it to be a blessing for others and for sharing the Good News to my fellow crew members. Amen.

10/25/2023

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Anchored ⚓
Wed, Oct 25
ANCHORED
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SCRIPTURE
We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul... (Hebrews 6:19, ESV)

READ
Anchors are crucial for ships as they provide stability and help prevent drifting. They are essential for anchoring a ship in place, especially during adverse weather conditions or when the ship needs to stop for loading, unloading, or repairs.

The salvation that God has given us in Jesus Christ is secure and firm. Our lives are safe in the middle of the storms of this life and will bring us to a safe haven. Nothing can move us. Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Rom. 8:31-39

REFLECT
Have you ever you believed that you could lose your salvation? What reasons can make you lose your salvation?

PRAY
Dear Lord, I believe in your promise that you are going to keep me safe and soon bring me home. I give thanks and rejoice in your faithfulness. Amen.

10/19/2021

06/25/2021

Tomorrow is the Day of the Seafarer. Many seafarers are home, unable to return to work. Some are on ships and unable to go home. Most on ships are unable to leave the ship. The following article from the Washington Post gives insight into this crisis at sea. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/04/09/maritime-workers-pandemic-global-trade/
Please pray for seafarers. Please pray for wisdom for the government officials and agencies who determine when they will be able to come ashore.

02/06/2021

God loves us in a way a husband loves, provides and protects his wife.
Are you trusting God in the midst of your situation?

01/27/2021

God is always there when we turn back to Him. How is your heart? Would you run to Jesus Christ in the midst of your pain?

01/26/2021

Do you believe in the afterlife? Can you imagine how life would be in heaven?