Well late last night (early this morning??) I was having trouble sleeping, which is very unusual for me! I was laying there and got to thinking about my day/week. Long story short, I realized that part of the reason I was struggling was because in the last month I've really drifted away from God. So I decided to read my Bible for a while. God gave me several verses that spoke to me, but one passage in particular grabbed my attention. Here's a basic synopsis:
Matthew 8: 23-27 is about the storm Jesus calmed. In this story, I was the disciples. My boat was being swamped by a storm: circumstances that I can't control. When the disciples wake Jesus up, He rebukes them for having "little faith". Pretty much, I realized that I wasn't trusting that God was big enough to solve my problems. However, even though He had to rebuke the disciples, He also calmed the storm. In other words, God still cares about me enough to do something, even though I've been turning my back on Him for so long. That little story, five verses long, convicted me a lot. I came out of that half hour of reading with a new dedication to the Master of the wind and sea who loves me enough to take my problems into His hands.
So here's my challenge for you... will you let God have your problems? Or will you be like the disciples and worry that your boat is going to sink?
Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
ReplyDeletePsalm 4:8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Those are two of my favorites to read when I'm feeling inwardly troubled or can't sleep :) You write very convicting posts!