Sailing & Spiritual Formation

John Ortberg likens the transformative path of Christ to sailing. Sailors can't make the wind show up; the wind has a mind of its own. But that doesn't mean there is nothing for them to do. Sailors can choose to be alert and ready to catch the breeze or the gale. They can hoist and trim the sails so that when the wind comes, they move. They can cooperate with whatever little breath of wind comes their way. They can be ready so that when the gale

comes along, they don't sink. They hear and feel…