Extreme Weather - Can the Bible Help You to Cope?

 * During: Focus on what matters most.

What the Bible says:   Even when a person has an abundance, his life does not result from the things he possesses. - LUKE 12:15. 

Meaning: Life is more important than possessions.

Experience: "When Typhoon Lawin destroyed our  home, I could not think clearly about what I should do. But one thing I did was I preayed sincerely to Jehovah God.  I realized that it was just material things that we lost and not our lives." - Leslie, Philippines.

After: Take one day at a time.

What the Bible says: "Never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have its own anxieties." - MATTHEW 6:34. 

Meaning: Do not be overly worried about future problems.

Experience: "After Hurrican Irma left my home flooded, there were more decisions to make than ever and I was stressed to the max.  I tried to follow the Bible's advice to take one day at a time. I found that with Jehovah's help, i can cope with much more than I ever imagined." - Sally, Florida, U.S.A.

For more practical tips, see the article "When Disaster Strikes - Steps That Can Save Lives."

Next time: Coping With Natural Disasters

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