𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

March 26, 2023

The disciples went and woke Him up, shouting, "Master, Master, we're going to drown!" When Jesus woke up, He rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm.

Luke 8:24 NLT Bible

Life is unpredictable, but without a doubt, we will most certainly encounter storms in our lives. They can hit us when we least expect it, can be fast and furious, wreaking chaos and destruction or they can slowly advance on us, filling us with despair and dread. Regardless of how they attack us, we have to hold on to our faith and keep trusting in God to deliver us. We can be facing storms of sickness, job loss, broken relationships, deep depression or loss of loved ones, but whatever they may be, God is able to rebuke that situation and bring peace, calmness and restoration to our lives.

The storms in our lives are specific to us and there is no need to feel dejected and hopeless. God cares and understands, but He wants us to have faith and trust in His ability to deliver us. Many times, in the midst of the storm, we panic, become scared, and feel like giving up. However, God is in control and just one word from Him can quell our fears and bring change to the stormy situations we are facing. These stormy experiences might be debilitating, but they ultimately serve to refine and strengthen us and to help us grow in our relationship with God. As believers, we must keep believing and trusting in the faithfulness of Almighty God.

Thank you Lord for being my anchor in the midst of the storm. Help me to keep trusting and believing in You and to never give up or despair. Lord, You are in control and just one word from you can calm my troubled heart and fill me with peace. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia