(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
Recall the story of Jesus calming the storm (Matthew
8:23-27). This miraculous act was done
as a prophetic sign of Him bringing you peace during the particular challenges
you face in life. Jesus did this on a
practical level for the safety and well-being of His Apostles. However, by showing that He had absolute and
immediate authority over the storm at sea, Jesus also made it clear that He has
absolute and immediate authority over any storm within your life, pledging His
closeness in your midst. It should be
consoling to you to know that there is nothing too much for God’s
omnipotence. He can do all things and
can bring peace to any and every situation.
Knowing this should give you confidence as you surrender your “storms”
to Him. And when the storm remains
fierce, despite your prayers, you should be assured that it is for your good or
the good of others. It’s an opportunity
to deepen your trust in Him and to know of His particular closeness in those
moments (See Diary #1197).
Identify the storm in your life right now. And if things are relatively calm, be
grateful but also call to mind that this will not always be the case. Life can “change on a dime” as has been
said. We must be ready for anything and
everything that befalls us. As you
ponder a storm of life, ask yourself whether you believe Jesus is there, in the
midst, by your side, keeping you safe.
Do you know that He could solve any problem instantaneously? Reassure yourself of this fact and allow this
faith to add confidence to your troubled heart.
The Lord’s love for you is perfect; He will never let you drown.
Lord, I trust in Your
almighty power and unconditional love. I
trust that You care about me and are present in every storm I face in
life. Give me hope in the midst of every
trial and enable me to turn to You as the source of my peace. I love You, dear Lord. Jesus, I trust in You.
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