In Your Storm
We aren't ever alone in our waves.
Is it true that our real distresses are often increased by our imaginary ones, the creatures of our own fancy,
"When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened. But He said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid." Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going."
We all want to get to the other side of our struggle. We not only want to get there, but we also would like the struggle to turn out our way. It is truly ok.
"But high waves smash relentlessly and whipping winds sting. You're bone weary from endless rowing. And it turns out? You have twelve baskets of leftover miracle food at your feet right there in your boat, right there in the midst of your storm - proof of the supernatural provision around you everywhere - and still have immeasurable fear in your heart." (Ann Voskamp
Like the disciples, we all want to get to the other side. Life is like waves, rising and crashing waves and grueling storms. Life is a process and there is more to the process than just riding it out. There is an accepting and trusting of not only the waves, but the ruler of the waves.
We aren't in our waves alone. We have a God that walks on the waves because this is our Father's world.
God will get you to the other side, and He will change you from the inside.
Storms transform.
Let Him in the boat.
(Parts of this is from "Loved to Life" by Ann Voskamp)
Until next time, Pam
