Prepared

If you have been watching the national news lately, just about the only thing you have heard is about Hurrican Irene. Prior to Saturday, all the talk was about preparing for this storm, which was forecast to be the worst in 25 years. The coverage changed Saturday as Irene hit the North Carolina coast. People were warned. Local and state officials and the media have left no stone unturned in helping people prepare to weather this hurricane. To prepare is to make ready or suitable for a specific purpose. Are you prepared for the specific things in life? Are you prepared to meet the challenges of parenting, or your career? Are you prepared to stop and listen to, and walk beside a friend who is facing adversity? Are you prepared to share the hope you have and live out your faith? Are you - were you -prepared for the downturn in the economy? Are you prepared as the economy slowly improves? Are you prepared to make the necessary changes to improve your health? Are you prepared for whatever life brings you? Because life has no guarantees, we must be prepared. Today's Winning Thought: "Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again. Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land." Ecclesiastic 11:1-2.