After realizing what a crazy busy week was awaiting me, I was ready my scriptures last night. I was reading through Matthew yet again and came upon some scriptures in Matthew 14: 27-32:
" 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
Sometimes when I get super busy like now, I feel like I'm sinking just like Peter. I get so busy watching my feet and trying to make all my deadlines that I forget the important stuff, like my family or my goal to be more kind. Everything gets out of whack and I begin to focus solely on my own safety, just like Peter. But when I remember where my focus really should be, it helps put everything into perspective. And I know that Christ loves me and will keep me above water when I feel like I'm going under. Jesus will stretch out His hand and lift me up to where I belong.
3 comments:
Perhaps you should just rush slowly, like we do in India.
The story about Peter + the Dixie Chicks = I have to comment. Peter floated when his focus was the sublime, that which stood above the bare element of his concrete world. Focus on Christ and the chores settle under your feet as stepping stones to your Savior, they do not cover up and drown, but exalt. Great advice for someone who is sinking along side you. Thanks for characterizing my plight with words better than my own.
Wow, I had no idea I was referencing the Dixie Chicks. Thanks for your comments, Cary.
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