Reflection of the week

By Linda Sutton

Posted Apr 13, 2016 in Faith

Every day, in the morning papers and other media, I am confronted by bad news; threats to my peace of mind. Some negative news in my mailbox adds fuel to my fear. In the words of an old hymn, “I sink in life’s alarms”.

“But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’” – Matthew 14:30

Sometimes it only takes a moment for fear to take hold. In a moment of fear, trust and confidence in Jesus is forgotten. Unless I keep my gaze fixed firmly on his powerful presence, fear will paralyse me into inaction. I sink beneath the waves of doubt and fear. Peter’s plea becomes mine, and I say, “Lord, save me”. It only takes a moment to turn my troubled eyes upon Jesus and be rescued.

Lord, still the waves of worry and fear in my heart, with the assurance of your loving presence. Renew in me, the confidence to trust in your power to cast out fear. Amen.

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