Surrender

Over the past two days, we reflected on Jesus coming to the disciples, walking on water through the heart of a storm. And I’ve been reflecting on the questions we sometimes have in those kinds of moments, when it feels as though the wind is howling and waves are beating. I’m ever reminded that God’s big enough to handle our deepest emotions and our toughest questions. 

However, there does come a moment, if we can just let go, if we can just surrender… if we can just trust, there is a sense of peace. God, this is beyond my control. I’ve done what I can… I’m laying this down at your feet.

I remember three years ago, at the onset of Covid, feeling that fear and uncertainty about the church… God this is in your hands… 

I remember a friend, who was in the military – tough as nails, telling me that when she was diagnosed with stage four cancer, at first she was angry, but then she realized there was nothing to do but fall on her knees in prayer… And trust.

Another friend who when he realized he was addicted, had the same experience… At some point, he saw, this is beyond me… I can’t fix it… His prayer was: Help me. Help me trust you, God.

Now, I will admit, this is a lot easier to say than it is to do. Yesterday I left you with a mediation, and I leave it with you again today. Jesus’ words to the disciples, Jesus’ words to you are: Take courage. It is I. Do not be afraid.

Let us pray: Meet us, Lord Jesus, amid the storms of life. Ground us in your peace, and fill us anew with your healing grace. Amen.