Don't drown

I was reading an illustration this morning that is worth passing along. The illustration begins with a question. Have you ever wondered why a duck doesn't drown? Ducks have a special gland that releases oil making their feathers waterproof. This helps the ducks stay afloat. It's a great reminder of how we stay afloat. All of us feel a little overwhelmed from time to time. During those times it is good to remember that many times in the Bible "oil" is symbolic of God's presence in our lives. It takes practice to learn to rely upon God's presence to keep us afloat above the tide of stress and anxiety, but it is God's desire to help us.