From Matthew 8:24-26: “A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but He [Jesus] was asleep. And they went and woke Him up, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We are perishing!’ And He said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, you of little faith?’ Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm.”
Threatened again by life’s turbulent storms
Feeling life adrift, outside of God’s norms
Feelings of uncertainty rise and bubble up
Flooding hearts with doubt, an empty cup
Walking life’s endless road challenges us
Experiencing feelings of fear, never a plus
Darkness quietly creeps into our peaceful place
Feeling alone, faith weakens from our daily race
Our Lord, never far away from our uncertain life walk
Replacing doubt, His Word will stand up as our rock
Our Father never leaves us feeling alone at life’s curb
Growing through His love, always fulfilling and superb
Seeking our Holy God in the best of times
Finding Him in the midst of darkest climbs
Our Lord’s steady presence strengthens our resolve
Calming our darkest fears, they simply will dissolve
God’s love never wavers, a bright eternity to be filled
Answering prayers, restoring each soul, faith rebuilds
From the words of Christian author Lee Strobel, “Struggling with God over the issues of life doesn’t show a lack of faith–that is faith.”
I think you’re right to be a little concerned. I see dark times ahead. I think the faithful will be largely shielded, but it’s going to be ugly as the world is reminded of the need for humility.
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I appreciate your sincere thoughts. I apologize for missing this comment and not replying sooner.
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take heart the Spirit of the Lord IS with you
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Pat, I pray God’s Word reaches out in greater and greater numbers.
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Im paying for that to happen. I had one person telling me that one of my posts brought hi back to Jesus because he had lost faith. I tha nk the Lord for all the people the Holy Spirit touches trought my utterly not so fancy blog.thamks again my brother and friend.😃💟
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Reblogged this on From The Darkness Into The Light.
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Pat, I appreciate you sharing this poem. All of us can find some comfort from its message. God’s peace!
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To you as well
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So encouraging thanks so much.
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I appreciate your thoughts, and I apologize for missing this comment. Please forgive my tardiness.
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No problem understood 😊
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Beautiful scripture and powerful poetry. Yes, God is “The” calm in every storm. Well penned. Thank you. 🙏
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Amen! God is indeed our calm center in life’s storm. I always appreciate your thoughts.
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Thank you and it is always a pleasure to read your posts. Your words come from a place of calm and refreshment in the Word. Blessings and happy weekend. Peace
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I love your rhyme and rhythm and the message, Richard. Yes, “Our Father never leaves us feeling alone at life’s curb” … thank God, He always is with us… even when we are Difficult People!!
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Jan, I appreciate your perspective on life. Each day is a precious gift!
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Yes, {{{Richard}}} – it certainly is!
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That ministered to me
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Pastor Jim, I appreciate how the poem brought you blessings of God.
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Thank you for writing it brother
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Also i’m encouraged to hear of your prayers with everything going on as you mentioned in my blog. Always appreciate your comments there too by the way
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Powerful imagery! I am thankful that no matter what, God is always true and faithful.
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Amen! He certainly is.
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