Buoyed by their faith

The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. (Psalm 103:13 NLT)

 Have you ever noticed how some people can stay afloat when engulfed in troubles and hardships, while others sink to the bottom? What sets the swimmers apart from the sinkers? From what I’ve seen, the biggest factor seems to be faith in God’s love. When those who understand how much God loves them find themselves in over their heads, they know He won’t let them drown. So, unlike those who don’t have such faith, they don’t wear themselves out struggling just to keep their heads above water—or worse, panic and go down all the quicker. Buoyed by their faith, the swimmers can concentrate their energy on getting to solid ground.
 If you feel more like a sinker than a swimmer, you can get ready for the next sink-or-swim situation by strengthening your faith in God’s love. The scope and depth of His love are beyond our comprehension.
 God doesn’t enjoy seeing you in trouble. That doesn’t mean He will never let you have problems, but when you find yourself in over your head, you can be sure He will be there for you. In fact, there is a verse in the Bible in which He promises that very thing: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.” (Isaiah 43:2) —Keith Phillips [1]

 The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs ... one step at a time. —Joe Girard (1928–2019)

[1] Activated  Swimming Lessons