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January 2018

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Psalm 107 says this concerning the children of Israel:

"They reeled and staggered like drunken men; they were at their wits' end. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the Lord ..." (Psalm 107:27-31 NIV)

The people were reeling and staggering under their load. Where and how are we going to find God in the midst of all the noise? But the children of Israel cried out to the Lord in the midst of their distress and God saved them.

The storms of life will always compete with our need to hear God’s voice when we need Him. If your life has more storms than stillness, perhaps the Lord is speaking to you too. He has not left you, He is waiting for you to cry out and He will show himself. He will calm the storm and guide you to your desired haven.

Let's pray,

Father, let your peace fill our hearts today.
In Jesus Name

God bless and thank you for visiting.

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