A Prayer During a Storm

They woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet!  Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” (Cf. Mark 4:35-41)

Dear Lord Jesus, the world around me is like a storm and the waters outside are already entering in and filling the boat of my soul with fears, anxieties and despair.

Lord Jesus, I’m not afraid: You are with me in the boat.

Lord Jesus, I’m not asleep: I’ll keep getting the water out of the boat, doing my own job, so that You can sleep.

Lord Jesus, I’m not a fool: when I am in over my head, I’ll wake You up, and ask for help.

Lord Jesus, I do have faith: when I see Your wonders in my life, when I see that the greatest storm is nothing for You and in an instant You can calm my soul, I will try not be terrified at You. Your power is great, but is there to help me, not to destroy me: I am Your friend. Give me hope that I will see Your wonders in my own life!

Your power is great, but if I fear You too much and keep You at a distance of my life, I will not be able to receive Your love, I will not be able to recline at Your chest and hear You whisper secrets in my ear. Grant me, oh Lord, a time of peace with You after the storm. Arise, oh, Lord, and help me! Amen.

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