Mark 4:39, "He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm."

Think

"Jesus can bring calm to the chaos." When was the last time you were on a lake or near the ocean? The water can be peacefully calm, a little choppy on a windy day, or so violent, you can't get back to shore fast enough! In the verse above, Jesus and his disciples were on a boat crossing the sea after a long day. While Jesus rested, a huge windstorm arose causing the boat to take on water. The disciples feared for their lives and, in their panic, woke Jesus up. With three words he brought calm to the chaos by saying, "Quiet! Be still!" The storms we face in life are often unexpected and unsolicited. Your ability to navigate and overcome them is more about what you can't see than what you can see. No matter how high the waves or dark the skies, Jesus is in the storm with you. Have FAITH in his ability to calm YOU as you place your full trust in him. And even when he allows the storm to linger, resist the flood of fear and anxiety. Instead, choose the courage and peace Jesus offers. If he can calm the wind and the waves, imagine what he can do for you!

Act

Remembering God's faithfulness is a powerful tool in navigating a storm. Take a few moments and list out that ways God has been faithful to you. Let this list serve as a reminder of who he is and what he can do in your life.

Pray

Dear God, I know that storms will come in my life. Thank you for your power that is available to not just survive the storms, but to thrive in them. Give me the faith to trust you in any situation. In Jesus' name, Amen.