Calm The Raging Storms!

“Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.” Matthew‬ ‭8:26‬ ‭

One of my favorite stories in the Bible is when Jesus calmed the storm. I was very scared of storms for most of my life, we have tornados where I am from. A simple thunderstorm can develop a tornado easily. After I experienced an F5 tornado close to where I'm from when I was 10-11 I became scared. It was a fear I couldn't overcome. I would want to go to a storm house when there was even a watch for one. I dealt with that for more than 10 years. I began to pray about it and ask God to help me overcome it. I was sitting outside and God spoke to me and said if I have given you peace with other things why can't I from this. I remembered the story that Jesus had calmed the storm, after instead of fearing storms every time they came around me I remembered that I was in the safes place I could ever be, I still would go to a storm shelter if there was a warning because that is common sense, but I don't have a fear of it anymore. I find thunderstorms relaxing. If Jesus can calm the storms in the world, then He surely can calm the storms inside of you. Today, if you feel you're in a whirlwind of a storm inside, you have fears or things you cannot overcome know that it's a battle Jesus can calm instantly. Jesus slept through the storm because He knew who was in control and knew that there was no reason to fear. That same power He used to calm the storm He can do that in your life today. Jesus will calm all the raging storms inside of you, have faith! Here are some verses to reflect on today. “He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves.” Psalms‬ ‭107:29‬ ‭ “Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.” Matthew‬ ‭8:24‬ ‭ “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians‬ ‭4:6‬ ‭ “Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭

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