He hushes the storm to a calm and to a gentle whisper, so that the waves of the sea are still...
Literarily, these words refer to those who were at sea and experienced a period of storms and waves. When they cried out to God, He calmed the storm brought them to their desired haven [Psalm 107: 23 - 30]. A similar situation can be found in the New Testament when Jesus calmed the storm and waves [Matthew 8:26].
Your Loving Father has calmed storms and stilled waves. He has brought peace and safety to many. It is His desire that you daily experience peace and joy, which are not dependent on what is going on in your life. He is the Living God who comes through for His children right on time.
Do you go through days where you feel stressed out, worried, or like there are so many things to manage? Do you sometimes find your thoughts going so far that they need curbing? Your Loving Father has hushed storms to a gentle whisper. No matter what is going on in your life or in your thoughts, it could only be better to a calm and still point.
Prayer: My Loving Father, You are great, full of power and majesty. The earth is Yours and the fulness thereof. As I start today, Lord, may I experience your peace and presence in all that I do. May I be still to know You are God through the dry days and the storms. By Your grace, may I manifest the fruit of the Spirit today and always. In Jesus Name, Amen.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - Apr. 28 2010 - 1 Kings 21 - 22, 2 Kings 1 (OT), Acts 15-16 (NT).
Suggested Prayer Point for yourself - Pray for your loyalty towards God. Pray that God will enable you, through following His example and by the power of the Holy Spirit, to be forgiving, loyal, and dependable, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Pray that this year, He will direct you to do to others as you would have them do to you. Supporting Scriptures - Joshua 24:15, Matthew 6:24, Romans 1:16.
Suggested General Prayer Point - Pray for those at sea. The sea represents a place of waves, storms and instability. Pray for their safety and courage. Also pray for their families and loved ones whom they left at home.
God's Love and Mine...
