"35. As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's cross to the other side of the lake."
36. So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed).
37. But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water.
38. Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, "Teacher, don't you care that we're going to drown?"
39. When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Silence! Be still!" Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.
40. Then he asked them, "Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
41. The disciples were absolutely terrified. "Who is this man?" they asked each other. "Even the wind and waves obey him!" Mark 4:35-41 NLT
"Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
Like the disciples, as fearful sheep of our Shepherd's pasture, we still lack the faith to believe that the LORD will care for us under any circumstance. Mighty storms, sicknesses, unthinkable world tragedies, famine, pestilence, war, etc.
So, let us pray.
Oh, Father in Heaven, how Mighty are You? Sovereign over all that You have created, unlimited in power, unrestrained in all Your ways, nothing can stop You, all Your plans are perfect, who can fully comprehend Your great Love for Your people and Your immeasurable mercy that is always willing to forgive us of all our iniquities.
Forgive us now of our sins, oh GOD, cast our sins far from us. Increase our belief in You. Create in us an unshakable faith to always believe in Your steadfast Love. Give a faith that will trust in You without any reservations. Yes, LORD, You will be with us. You will never leave us. You will keep us, not just for now but for all eternity. Thank You, Father, for Your Great Love and everlasting care. In Jesus's Holy Name, we pray, Amen.
I love the Jesus Prayer! It’s a part of my morning prayers along with the Shema. Harpa Dei is also in my YouTube favorites. I hope NOC readers will select your link and listen to that beautiful prayer.
There are plenty of things to make our head spin these days. I like how you said to just talk to God about it. Sometimes we forget that we can come to the Father and just pour out our hearts - our concerns, our fears, and our anxieties.
GOD bless you, Jenise, and your family.
"Nothing to fear but doubt in the LORD."
Mark 4:35-41 NLT
"35. As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's cross to the other side of the lake."
36. So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed).
37. But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water.
38. Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, "Teacher, don't you care that we're going to drown?"
39. When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Silence! Be still!" Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.
40. Then he asked them, "Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
41. The disciples were absolutely terrified. "Who is this man?" they asked each other. "Even the wind and waves obey him!" Mark 4:35-41 NLT
"Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
Like the disciples, as fearful sheep of our Shepherd's pasture, we still lack the faith to believe that the LORD will care for us under any circumstance. Mighty storms, sicknesses, unthinkable world tragedies, famine, pestilence, war, etc.
So, let us pray.
Oh, Father in Heaven, how Mighty are You? Sovereign over all that You have created, unlimited in power, unrestrained in all Your ways, nothing can stop You, all Your plans are perfect, who can fully comprehend Your great Love for Your people and Your immeasurable mercy that is always willing to forgive us of all our iniquities.
Forgive us now of our sins, oh GOD, cast our sins far from us. Increase our belief in You. Create in us an unshakable faith to always believe in Your steadfast Love. Give a faith that will trust in You without any reservations. Yes, LORD, You will be with us. You will never leave us. You will keep us, not just for now but for all eternity. Thank You, Father, for Your Great Love and everlasting care. In Jesus's Holy Name, we pray, Amen.
The JESUS PRAYER or PRAYER OF THE HEART(sung) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfzXHDBSaIQ&list=RDGMEMMib4QpREwENw3_jAc0YgNw&start_radio=1&rv=DPGfRCKE5Nw
GOD bless you all!
I love the Jesus Prayer! It’s a part of my morning prayers along with the Shema. Harpa Dei is also in my YouTube favorites. I hope NOC readers will select your link and listen to that beautiful prayer.
There are plenty of things to make our head spin these days. I like how you said to just talk to God about it. Sometimes we forget that we can come to the Father and just pour out our hearts - our concerns, our fears, and our anxieties.
Oh, yes, Kate. Our Lord is so good. He loves us so much!