(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
Imagine being a small child on a small boat in the middle of
the sea. A storm sets in and you cannot
see land in any direction. You are
tossed and turned in the waves as they cover the bow with each crash and you
wonder how you will survive. Now imagine
that your dad is also on the boat with you.
He tells you to sit and hold on and that all will be well. He is confident and in charge and shows no
fear. The confidence that your father
exudes calms you and you trust that he will keep you safe. This is an image of our lives. When we face a crisis we must realize that we
are but a child in the midst of the stormy sea in need of our Merciful
Lord. It would be foolish for a child to
try to take charge of the boat. It would
also be foolish for us to try to direct our own lives. We need the steady confidence of Jesus to put
our hearts at rest. The Lord must be
your Helmsman whenever the waves begin to rise.
Do not doubt His ability to handle everything in life (See Diary #1322).
What do you do when the storms of life set in? Do you panic?
Do you try to take control and handle things on your own? Or do you turn your eyes to the strength and
confidence of our Lord and let Him take control of the situation? Turning to Jesus is not simply a matter of
sitting back and doing nothing. Rather,
turning to Him in abandon is an act of the greatest trust. That trust, when all seems chaotic and
overwhelming, opens the door to His peace and keeps you safe and still no
matter what comes your way. Reflect upon
the way you handle difficulties in life and make the conscious choice to turn
to the Divine Helmsman to direct your life through the storm.
Lord, I turn to You in
confidence and choose to put my full trust in You. I know that You can handle all things and
that Your love and care will keep me safe.
Increase my confidence in You, dear Lord, and help my heart to always
remain at peace. Jesus, I trust in You.
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