Lesser Scaup, Inks Lake State Park, Texas, USA
Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how [strong] the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink – Matthew 14:29-30
Peter took his eyes off Jesus and began to sink. If we are to live and love like Jesus we must never take our eyes off him. But in today’s world we have so many distractions, the waves are all around us. How do we keep our eyes on Jesus? I have a few suggestions.
- Get to know Jesus intimately. Read an excerpt from one of the Gospels each day. Imagine walking by Jesus’s side.
- Start and end each day with prayer. St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta had a practice, no matter how busy the day, to spend at least an hour in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
- See Jesus in the many challenges you face. God is in all things. Jesus is there. Listen to him. Let his peace surround you.
But never forget the rest of the story that Jesus is always there for us if we reach out for his aid.
He (Peter) cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” After they got into the boat, the wind died down. – Matthew 14: 30-32
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