READ: PSALM 143:7-8; MATTHEW 14:22-33

When worry invades each hope and dream,

When fretful nights keep you awake,

Keep your eyes on God.

When panic drowns your heart and mind,

Give God each problem, each anxious thought.

Trust in Him.

He is Master of the waves, Author of lives.

Jesus, Messiah who hears each cry.

Focus on Him.

Holy Trinity, Three in One, loving,

Ready to respond, patiently waiting.

Trust in Him. • Cindy Lee

• In Matthew 14:22-33, Jesus walked on water. Then Peter walked on water too—when he kept his eyes on Jesus. But when Peter looked away, he began to sink. And yet, Jesus reached down and saved Peter. When we keep our eyes on Jesus, amazing things happen. But even when we get distracted, Jesus reaches down and pulls us back up. When do you struggle to trust and remain focused on Jesus—the one who loves you deeply and gave His life for you so you could have a relationship with Him? Consider spending some time talking to Him about it. He loves to hear from you. Nothing you could say could surprise Him or make Him love you any less. In fact, He invites you to be totally honest with Him so He can reveal His love to you in deeper and deeper ways.

• If you want to dig deeper, read Psalms 6:6; 34:5; 116:1-7; Matthew 8:23-27; 11:28-30; Acts 3:15; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 12:1-3; 1 Peter 5:7; 2 Peter 3:9.

Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you. Psalm 143:8 (WEB)