Day 17 Welcome to Peace, Within your Reach

Day 17  Jesus said to the disciples, “I will meet you on the other side.” That was a promise. But when they were in the middle of the storm, they forgot His promise. Recently, as I faced a major emotional storm, I got caught up in the fear and much like the disciples, was completely overwhelmed. The next morning I was reminded that Jesus had carried me through much bigger storms in my life and He will carry me through this one too. I had peace.  How many times has He given us a promise and we have forgotten it. Marsha Burns says, “This is your time to walk on the water, on top of the waves, and not drown in the storms of life.”

Day 15 Welcome to Peace, Within your Reach

Day 15  Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him and said, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. When Jesus took Peter’s hand, he was safe. Our security lies in Him and Him alone. As long as Peter was focused on Jesus, there was peace. Peace is not found in our change of circumstances, it is found when we are completely dependent and focused on Jesus.safe_image

 

Day 14 Welcome to Peace, Within your Reach


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safe_imageDay 14 Peter then asked Jesus.  “If this is You, command me to come to You on the water.” Jesus said, “Come” … so Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water to meet Jesus. He was doing fine as long as He focused on Jesus. The minute he focused on the boisterous water, in other words, the circumstances, he began to drown. Then he cried out, “Lord, save me!”  Jesus could have rescued Him before He cried out but He needed Peter to look to Him. 

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Day 13 Welcome to Peace, Within your Reach

safe_imageDay 13  A natural and normal response when we are in crises, is FEAR. Jesus immediately told the disciples 3 things; 

Be of good cheer! (Every-thing is going to be alright.” It is I (you are not alone) & Do not be afraid, (I will take care of you.) 

Have you ever wondered what to say to someone in crises? They need to hear these 3 things: It’s going to be alright, you are not alone and don’t be afraid. I will stay with you and am here to help.


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Day 12 Welcome to Peace, Within your Reach

safe_imageDay 12 Jesus directed the disciples to get into the boat and cross over to the other side of the Sea of Galilee while He sent the multitudes away. Then He went up to the mountain to pray. In the middle of the night, a storm had arisen and the disciples were in serious trouble. Mark 6:48 says, “Jesus came to them and would have passed them by”… In other words, He would have walked right by them if they had not stopped Him. The disciples all saw Him and were frightened thinking it was a ghost. 


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