Stop and drop: rolling with the punches

If you grew up in the 70s, then you’re probably familiar with the phrase “stop, drop, and roll, ” popularized as a fire safety technique to teach people what to do if their clothes catch on fire. While I’m not making light of the natural disasters experienced in the U.S. this past year, I have been circumnavigating my own personal “disasters”—albeit on a much lesser scale. But rather than face each one head-on (see “The Story of the bison”), my first instinct has been to react out of anger, fear or anxiety. My husband and I recently discussed how, when we were younger, it seemed a lot easier to deal with our struggles despite the difficulty. And I realized if I expect to roll with the inevitable punches we encounter going forward, it’s imperative that I stop, then drop—to my knees—in prayer. After that, I can trust God to keep me safe from harm.

How well do you stop, drop, and roll with the punches?

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