People Are Like Icebergs

Some of the groups I attend ask if anyone needs prayer about anything. When I hear the requests, I’m reminded that people are like icebergs in many ways.

An Iceberg

It’s estimated that 85% of an iceberg is below the surface of the water.

— Unseen.

— A solid mass formed over years — or longer.

— As it travels, the weather can melt it. Changing its shape, altering its course.

— And if a storm is powerful enough, the iceberg could break into smaller pieces. Or perhaps be destroyed.

— It has no intelligence.

— It cannot plot its course or change to avoid what could damage it.

People Are Like Icebergs

Some people may reveal more, but most of us keep the majority of our thoughts and emotions to ourselves.

— Unseen.

— A solid mass of life experiences formed over years — or longer.

— As we travel through life, events and people can impact us. Changing us, altering our course.

— And if a life storm is powerful enough, it can break us into pieces. And even destroy us.

And Yet Different

But we aren’t like icebergs in the most important ways.

While we can’t change the past, or even prevent some of life’s storms:

— We are intelligent and can use the wisdom of our life experiences.

— We can assess and plot our course.

— And sometimes, we can avoid events or people who can damage us.

And we can reveal a bit more of ourselves, ask for help, and not go it alone in the vast ocean of our lives.

How can I pray for you today?

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Joni Vance is an award-winning author of fiction, essay, and poetry. She loves mystery, history, and how God reveals Himself every day.

May God reveal the mystery of His love in your life story.