Keep your eyes on the Lord.....you are not alone in your troubles.

[Riverwalker]

God bless Peter, so like me. Quick to jump out of the boat but not a lot of preparation

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Matthew 14:

25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear.

27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, [c]“Be of good cheer! [d]It is I; do not be afraid.”

28 And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”

29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw [e]that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

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We so like to chide Peter for his lack of faith, but it was his faith that caused him to get out of the boat in the first place, walking on the water towards Jesus. Leaving eleven other cowering souls on the boat, No lack of faith  wasn't his main problem.  Getting distracted and taking his eyes of of Jesus was.

We have all been in a similar situation where our world is crumbling around us, and we reach out to God for help....but somewhere along the way our attentions go back to our troubles and we falter

For Peter is was the wind and the waves, for us various things,  But there are two important lessons here.  1. Don't take your eyes of Jesus and 2. If you do and you start sinking Jesus will still rescue you.

Do not let your circumstances cause you to be anxious, worry or doubt cast your cares upon Jesus for He cares for you.

As Philippians 4 Tells us

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things

1. Do not Be anxious....do not entertain worry and doubt but when they come....

2.  Prayer and give it all to God....but really give it to Him and thank Him for taking care of it

3. They leave it behind in his care, and don't think about it...but rather put your mind on wonderful things because you ARE belieiving that God will take care of this

 

"Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
  In the light of His glory and grace."

And if you need a little help from your brothers and sisters to get over the hump...ask

 

[Sower]

1 hour ago, Riverwalker said:

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
  In the light of His glory and grace."

And if you need a little help from your brothers and sisters to get over the hump...ask

" it is the Lord that is our Rock, our Fortress, and our deliverer. Our God and our strength, and whom we will trust.

Thanks Riverwalker...

[Leonardo Von]

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Keep your eyes on the Lord.....you are not alone in your troubles.

May us follow the example of the father of the child in the following passage:

• Mar 9:23,24 -> Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes. And immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.".

[Walter and Deborah]

On 10/18/2021 at 9:57 AM, Riverwalker said:

God bless Peter, so like me. Quick to jump out of the boat but not a lot of preparation

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Matthew 14:

25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear.

27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, [c]“Be of good cheer! [d]It is I; do not be afraid.”

28 And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”

29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw [e]that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

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We so like to chide Peter for his lack of faith, but it was his faith that caused him to get out of the boat in the first place, walking on the water towards Jesus. Leaving eleven other cowering souls on the boat, No lack of faith  wasn't his main problem.  Getting distracted and taking his eyes of of Jesus was.

We have all been in a similar situation where our world is crumbling around us, and we reach out to God for help....but somewhere along the way our attentions go back to our troubles and we falter

For Peter is was the wind and the waves, for us various things,  But there are two important lessons here.  1. Don't take your eyes of Jesus and 2. If you do and you start sinking Jesus will still rescue you.

Do not let your circumstances cause you to be anxious, worry or doubt cast your cares upon Jesus for He cares for you.

As Philippians 4 Tells us

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things

1. Do not Be anxious....do not entertain worry and doubt but when they come....

2.  Prayer and give it all to God....but really give it to Him and thank Him for taking care of it

3. They leave it behind in his care, and don't think about it...but rather put your mind on wonderful things because you ARE belieiving that God will take care of this

 

"Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
  In the light of His glory and grace."

And if you need a little help from your brothers and sisters to get over the hump...ask

 

Amen! Thou will keep him in perfect peace whoes mind is stayed on Him

Love, Walter and Debbie

[Michael37]

On 10/19/2021 at 5:57 AM, Riverwalker said:

God bless Peter, so like me. Quick to jump out of the boat but not a lot of preparation

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Matthew 14:

25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear.

27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, [c]“Be of good cheer! [d]It is I; do not be afraid.”

28 And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”

29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw [e]that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

-----------

We so like to chide Peter for his lack of faith, but it was his faith that caused him to get out of the boat in the first place, walking on the water towards Jesus. Leaving eleven other cowering souls on the boat, No lack of faith  wasn't his main problem.  Getting distracted and taking his eyes of of Jesus was.

We have all been in a similar situation where our world is crumbling around us, and we reach out to God for help....but somewhere along the way our attentions go back to our troubles and we falter

For Peter is was the wind and the waves, for us various things,  But there are two important lessons here.  1. Don't take your eyes of Jesus and 2. If you do and you start sinking Jesus will still rescue you.

Do not let your circumstances cause you to be anxious, worry or doubt cast your cares upon Jesus for He cares for you.

As Philippians 4 Tells us

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things

1. Do not Be anxious....do not entertain worry and doubt but when they come....

2.  Prayer and give it all to God....but really give it to Him and thank Him for taking care of it

3. They leave it behind in his care, and don't think about it...but rather put your mind on wonderful things because you ARE belieiving that God will take care of this

 

"Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
  In the light of His glory and grace."

And if you need a little help from your brothers and sisters to get over the hump...ask

 

Peter's List comes to mind. It starts with faith and finishes with love.

2Pe 1:2-11  Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,  (3)  as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,  (4)  by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.  

(5)  But also for this very reason, giving all diligence,

add to your faith

• virtue,

to virtue

• knowledge,  (6)  

to knowledge

• self-control,

to self-control

• perseverance,

to perseverance

• godliness,  (7)  

to godliness

• brotherly kindness, and

to brotherly kindness

• love.  

(8)  For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.  (9)  For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.  (10)  Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;  (11)  for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
 

[kwikphilly]

On 10/18/2021 at 12:57 PM, Riverwalker said:

lack of faith  wasn't his main problem.  Getting distracted and taking his eyes of of Jesus was.

      Blessings Riverwalker......One of my favorite stories to share                                        With love-in Christ<Kwik

[missmuffet]

When we go through hard times, let us “fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:18). Let us choose to walk by faith and draw near to God, who is “our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).