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He Calms the Storms Bible in a Year : Isaiah 20–22; Ephesians 6 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Matthew :27 Matthew :23–33 Jim was frantically sharing about problems he was encountering with his work team: division, judgmental attitudes, and misunderstandings. After an hour of patiently listening to his concerns, I suggested, “Let’s ask Jesus what He would have us do in this situation.” We sat quietly for five minutes. Then something amazing happened. We both felt God’s peace cover us like a blanket. We were more relaxed as we experienced His presence and guidance, and we felt confident to wade back into the difficulties. Peter, one of Jesus’s disciples, needed God’s comforting presence. One night he and the other disciples were sailing across the Sea of Galilee when a strong storm arose. All of a sudden, Jesus showed up walking on water! Naturally, this took the disciples by surprise. He reassured them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid” (Matthew :27). Peter impulsively asked Jesus if he could join Him. He stepped of the boat and walked toward Jesus. But he soon lost focus, became aware of the dangerous and humanly impossible circumstance he was in, and started sinking. He cried , “Lord, save me!” and Jesus lovingly rescued him (vv. 30–31). Like Peter, we can learn that Jesus, the of God, is with us even in the storms of life! Reflect & Pray What storm of life are you going through today? What can you do to shift your focus from the storm to the One can calm it? Jesus, thank You that You have the power and authority to calm the storms in our lives. Help us to trust You. 
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And He sends others to help lift our load and calm us. Just today, in fact. Joe had a cardiology appointment to get clearance for procedure he needs done to his broken leg. The NP who saw us, said she had read his history and was impressed at how good he functions. I told her that I lay hands on him and pray for him and she said, "Then you are truly blessed of God!" As she left, she said she would also be praying for us. Later, in the health equipment store, I saw a couple that I had gone to church with for a long time many years ago. After many hugs and laughter, I told them about Joe's plight and the man said he would like to meet him. So we went out to the car and Joe got to meet this delightful couple. The man pointed at Joe's leg and said, "In Jesus name, be healed and whole." And we all said, "Amen". What an encouragement they were. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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