From Matthew 14:23-25: “And after He [Jesus] had dismissed the crowds, He went up the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning He came walking toward them on the sea.”
Facing challenges
Feel nourishing calm
Fed with Living Bread
Holy Spirit’s balm
Sailing into wind
Swelling, stormy waves
Seeking God’s compass
Eternal grace saves
Witnessing hardships
Gale arrives today
God never leaves us
Teaching us to pray
Smothering tempest
Evil’s wrath scolding
Finding God’s refuge
His peace beholding
Overcoming storms
Daily lessons teach
Hearing Gospel’s call
Rescued from tide’s breach
From Proverbs 10:25: “When the tempest passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are established forever.”
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I needed this today. Iris is better and may be discharged from ICU today, depending on what her doctor says. Her lungs are almost clear now.
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Amen! Thank you Vickie for sharing this wonderful news. Iris is one special girl in God’s eyes.
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Yes, she is and we constantly notice that she understands more than we think even though she does not communicate much with us. I wonder if she talks to God? I like to think so.
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Storms of life come and go but Jesus stays with us
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Amen Matt! Your words are a blessed statement of faith. Peace be with you.
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so beautiful Richard 💖
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Cindy, I appreciate your kind words of affirmation for this poem. Grace and peace be with you.
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Overcoming storms….but He never leaves us nor forsakes us! Love the poem! A great reminder we are never alone, even in the stormy tempest of life!
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Renee, I really appreciate your affirmation of this poem. Indeed, God never, ever leaves us. I have experienced it often during the first half of this year. Hope you and your family are doing well.
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I need Jesus through the storm
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Amen! His presence has kept me safe and dry when life’s circumstances wanted to drown me.
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Praise be to God for His grace in your life
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