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Calming The Storm
October 3, 2009
In Matthew 8:26 Jesus tells his disciples "you of little faith, why are you so afraid"? Until they woke Him, Jesus slept calmly in the boat, oblivious to the angry waves practically over turning their boat. But did you notice that Jesus first asks the question "why are you so afraid" BEFORE he calms the sea? It's easy to be calm after danger has passed.
I am trying to remind myself, why am I afraid? There's really no need to be. No matter what storm I am facing, nor how violent or raging the seas. Jesus is right there beside me, through it all. I just need to reach out, grab hold and know that He is with me.
I try not to wait until the storm is practically knocking the boat over before I take it to Him. In fact, we have an on going dialogue. I pray to Him everyday to tell Him how much I love Him. I pray to Him everyday to tell Him how thankful I am for the blessings He gives me. I remind myself to use my knees. I "cast my burdens upon Him." During the calm periods of my life its so easy to pray. It's easy to say "Thank you Lord for everything." But during those calm moments I need to remind myself "pray without ceasing", do not wait for the next storm in my life. For it is also during those times, when I'm praying, that I feel a total calm, as I'm sure the disciples did when Jesus calmed those angry waves.
I heard a sermon recently where the Pastor shared a sermon she had heard. The minister said we should spend five minutes every day in prayer. The Pastor I was listening to said,"I can only think of five minutes a day I'm NOT in prayer." I'm with her. I am constantly "talking" to my God. I pray all day long, thanking Him for every thing in my life. Even the bad things. Because even the bad things have a purpose. That's your assignment until we meet again. Try to figure out what good will come from the bad thing that happened in your life this week. Bet you find something. I always do. Email me and let me know what it was. I love you with all my heart.
Katt
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