Fragile Tranqility

It's amazing how fragile the status quo can be. I often take it for granted that things are just going to sail along without too many bumps in the road. Then out of left field there it is something tragic which changes everything. Only a split second and things are very different. People who you know are struggling, others who you thought would be weak find strength. Everyone pulls together and gets the job done. It is odd how these things bring out the best and worst in people. I honestly don't know how they do it without God. I know I wouldn't do very well if I didn't have that Rock, that Horizon which I can fix my gaze upon and know that the destination is sure and definite. The bumps and the waves they may get big and temporarily block my view, but I realize that my faith keeps me going in the same direction where I know that Rock lies.