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What kind of man is this? Even the wind and the waves obey Him! - Matthew 8:27

Matthew 14:28-33 “Lord, if it is you, order me to come to you on the water.” Jesus said, “Come!” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he noticed how strong the wind was, he became afraid and started to sink. He shouted, “Lord, save me!” Immediately, Jesus reached out, caught hold of him, and said, “You have so little faith! Why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat the wind stopped blowing. The men in the boat bowed down in front of Jesus and said, “You are truly the Son of God.” When thinking about this past week, this verse came to mind. I would have moments where I would start to fear and stress about future events that I couldn’t control. Before I could get too sucked in I could feel God nudge me and I would focus on this phrase “Count it all as joy” ( James 1:2-4 ESV ). Then I was at peace. I was looking to God not my circumstances. I was allowing God and not my circumstances to dictate me. No matter the outcome I have God. I hav...