Finding Peace in the Storm
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"Don't process alone. Call out to Him; He brings complete calm." - Wesleyne
Word of the Day
"Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" - Matthew 8:25
Wesleyne explores the common human experience of anxiety, fear, and worry, emphasizing how these emotions often make us feel isolated and overwhelmed. Using the example of Jesus calming the storm in Matthew 8, Wesleyne illustrates how even the disciples, in the presence of Jesus, felt anxious when faced with a storm. Jesus' response highlights the power of faith over fear, showing that calling upon Him can bring peace in the midst of chaos. Wesleyne encourages listeners not to suffer alone but to reach out to God in prayer, as He is always ready to calm the storms of life.
Takeaways:
- When overwhelmed by worry and anxiety, don't try to handle it alone. Reach out to God in prayer and ask for His help.
- Just as the disciples called out to Jesus in the storm, activate your faith by calling upon God in times of trouble. Trust that He will bring calmness to your situation.
- Jesus' response to the disciples' fear emphasizes the importance of faith over fear. Trusting in God's power can alleviate anxiety and bring peace.
- God has the power to bring complete calm to any situation. Surrender your worries to Him and trust that He will take care of you.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Feeling Defeated
- 00:58 God is Not a God of Defeat
- 03:18 Fully Surrendering to God
- 05:11 Continuing to Release and Trust
What questions are you struggling to answer? Wesleyne would love to answer these questions for you personally. Send any questions or prayer requests to hello@askwesleyne.com
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