Turbulent Seas
Some years ago, Rick and I boarded a ship that was sailing the Norwegian coastline, dipping into the fjords to drop off goods and passengers. One night the seas were very rough. The ship surged up and crashed down, mountainous waves over the bow. Dinner was being served, and there were understandable delays. Not being ...
The post Turbulent Seas appeared first on Francine Rivers.
date
newest »
newest »
message 1:
by
Kathleen
(new)
Sep 10, 2023 11:48AM
Thank you so much for this practical reminder, Francine, to keep our eyes on Jesus instead of looking at and worrying about the rough seas!!
reply
|
flag
At times, I find myself believing that I must one day be an unmoved believer. However, in recent years I have found the beauty of disaster and its effects on the body, for it is all a reminder of why God is the rock and why He is the calm. It all brings me back to the Father, drawing me closer when I have unknowingly become content and unaware of my distance from Him. It is a blessing to know that God uses such uncomfortable trials to bring us back to such beauty. Thank you for this reminder.“When things calm down, and they always do when I drop anchor in God, knowing He is at the helm, I realize storms and heavy seas are a gift from God. Why? Because they bring me to my knees again and again, reminding me to keep my eyes on Jesus. Only in Him can I ride the waves in peace.” - Francine Rivers
