Cone of Uncertainty

The last week or so here on the coast, we were reminded of a popular term this time of year, the "cone of uncertainty". It is used when discussing the projected path of a potentially dangerous hurricane. The cone of uncertainty describes the possible deviations of the hurricane path on either side of the eye. If you're wondering, it is not considered a good thing if you find yourself in the cone of uncertainty.

I started thinking about the cone of uncertainty as it pertains to life. It seems that we live most of our lives in that red area surrounding the main part of life. We make decisions and take actions when we can't really see the end. Occasionally, you get a very clear path, but mostly we fumble through the dark doing the best we can.

Here are a few tips if you find yourself in the cone of uncertainty of life...

1. Trust that God knows the path and that He is guiding your life. Believe that
He is with you.

2. Do what you know to do. For a hurricane, you stock up on water and food, make sure you have batteries and prepare to ride out the storm. For life, you live out Micah 6:8-"...to do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God".

3. Be alert and aware. Read the signs, listen to people who know a little more; don't think you know it already and settle in. Things can change.

4. Remember that tomorrow is another day. The storm may hit or it may turn away. Each day brings new opportunity to move forward.

Peace.