Drowning in the Waves
Some days, I feel as though I'm treading water in the ocean with cinder blocks tied to my feet. There are times when the very thought of making it through my day seems like a terribly daunting task. I find myself saying, "Jesus, I tried to step out of the boat in faith like Peter, but I'm sinking and slowly drowning! I truly cannot do this!" I feel what seems to be a gentle chuckle from my Savior. How dare He laugh at a time like this, when His child is in dire need? "Oh, my child," He soothes, "You were doing a good thing in stepping out of the boat to walk to me, as Peter did. However, like Peter, you have made a crucial mistake. In your journey to me, you have forgotten the most important thing: keep your eyes ever fixed on me. If you look around at the waves, your fear will take your straight down." How true are these words? Far too often, I look at the waves of my life and allow myself to be overwhelmed. Of course they will appear to be ...