"We were being pounded by
the storm.... Paul then stood up and said, 'Men, you should have listened to me
and not set sail from Crete and thereby avoided this damage and loss. I urge you
now to keep up your courage.... For last night there stood by me an angel of the
God to whom I belong and to whom I worship, and he said, 'Do not be afraid,
Paul....' So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will be
exactly as I have been told' " (Acts 27:18-25).
Lord God Almighty, I belong
to You; I worship You; and I have faith in You. Thank You for standing by me
through every storm. Thank You for Your mercy and steadfast love, even when I
don't always do as I'm told and even when I act on my own, without first asking
You. Thank You for Your heart and Your power to even redeem the damage and loss,
as I humble myself to entrust it You.
So I will take courage and
I will not fear. I will embrace Your words into my spirit whenever I feel
pounded by the storm: "Peace, be still" (Mark 4:39). You are my Redeemer, the
God who causes all things to work together for my good (Romans 8:28). You are
the God who uses all things to make me more like You (Romans 8:29). In Jesus'
name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In
the Love of Jesus, Tommy
Hays
Messiah
Ministries
Healing from the Inside
Out
2800 Tates Creek
Road
Lexington, Kentucky
40502
