Thursday, October 30, 2008

Calm in the Storm

I know I haven't posted lately. There has been a huge storm here, metaphorically. I am not panicking, but attempting to find peace in Jesus. To continually lay down my worries and ungodly thoughts, to just be with Him. It sounds so easy to do, trust me it isn't. I wonder if my old sin nature is creeping back, the selfish desires to want more and be understood. I know that God created us for relationships, but I struggle to find the contentment that is in Him. To find that calm in the midst of the storm.
John 6:16-21
16When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, 17where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. 18A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. 19When they had rowed three or three and a half miles,[a] they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were terrified. 20But he said to them, "It is I; don't be afraid." 21Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

How many times have I allowed my fear to overtake me? To not trust in Him and His love, His goodness, His perfectness. Make me willing Lord, change my heart.

1 comment:

  1. That is very thoughtful and sincere. God will always comfort his daughter in a time of despair. It seems he teaches us through a process, not just instantly zapping the answers and feelings to us. You seem open to the process and you know the He is wanting only the best for you, his daughter whom He loves more than anyone else can.

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