You're Not Going Under
Day 1: Storms Are a Part of Life
Devotional
Storms are an unavoidable part of life in a fallen world. They don't indicate God's absence or anger. Instead, they are evidence that we are alive and part of the human experience. Some storms are unavoidable, some are self-inflicted, and some are divinely appointed. Regardless of their origin, storms can serve a greater purpose in our lives. When we face these challenges, it's important to remember that God is not punishing us. Instead, He may be using the storm to teach us valuable lessons and to fix our focus on what truly matters. Just as Jesus directed His disciples into a storm on the Sea of Galilee, God sometimes leads us into difficult situations to help us grow and mature in our faith. "Storms are a part of life. And whenever you face a storm, it doesn't mean that God doesn't love you or that he's mad at you or that you've done something wrong to deserve going through this storm. Going through the storm is just evidence that you are alive." Verse: "Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd." - Matthew 14:22 Question: How can you shift your perspective to see the storms in your life as opportunities for growth rather than as punishments? Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to see the storms in my life as opportunities for growth and not as punishments. Give me the strength to endure and the wisdom to learn from these challenges. Amen.
Bible Verse
"Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd." - Matthew 14:22
Reflection Question
How can you shift your perspective to see the storms in your life as opportunities for growth rather than as punishments?
Quote
Storms are a part of life. And whenever you face a storm, it doesn't mean that God doesn't love you or that he's mad at you or that you've done something wrong to deserve going through this storm. Going through the storm is just evidence that you are alive.
Prayer
Dear Lord, help me to see the storms in my life as opportunities for growth and not as punishments. Give me the strength to endure and the wisdom to learn from these challenges. Amen.
Day 2: Fixing Our Focus
Devotional
Storms have a unique way of fixing our focus on what truly matters. When the disciples were caught in a storm, their arguments ceased, and their attention turned to Jesus. In the same way, the storms in our lives can help us realign our priorities and focus on what is truly important. Sometimes, God allows storms to enter our lives to get our minds and hearts back on track. These divinely appointed challenges can serve as wake-up calls, reminding us of our dependence on God and the importance of our relationship with Him. "Whenever somebody faces a storm, it fixes their focus on what is important in their lives. And so some storms could be by divine appointment to fix our focus, to get our minds back right again, to get our hearts set right again." Verse: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." - Isaiah 26:3 Question: What areas of your life need realignment, and how can you use the current storms you are facing to refocus on what truly matters? Prayer: Lord, help me to use the storms in my life to realign my focus on You. Give me the clarity to see what truly matters and the strength to prioritize my relationship with You. Amen.
Bible Verse
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." - Isaiah 26:3
Reflection Question
What areas of your life need realignment, and how can you use the current storms you are facing to refocus on what truly matters?
Quote
Whenever somebody faces a storm, it fixes their focus on what is important in their lives. And so some storms could be by divine appointment to fix our focus, to get our minds back right again, to get our hearts set right again.
Prayer
Lord, help me to use the storms in my life to realign my focus on You. Give me the clarity to see what truly matters and the strength to prioritize my relationship with You. Amen.
Day 3: God's Timing and Revelation
Devotional
God's timing in the midst of storms is purposeful. He often waits until the 'fourth watch'—the darkest part of the night—when our faith is truly tested. During these times, it may feel like God is distant, but He sees us perfectly and knows exactly when to intervene. God's timing is designed not to give us immediate relief but to provide us with revelation. The longer we endure the storm, the louder the 'what ifs' become. These moments of uncertainty can lead to deeper faith and greater understanding of God's plans for us. "God's timing is designed not to give you relief, but to give you revelation. Not to give you relief, but to give you revelation. Because in times of storms, the longer that we wait and the longer that we endure the storm, the louder the what ifs get." Verse: "Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake." - Matthew 14:25 Question: How can you trust in God's timing and seek revelation during the storms in your life, rather than just seeking immediate relief? Prayer: Lord, help me to trust in Your perfect timing. Give me the patience to endure the storms and the wisdom to seek the revelation You have for me. Amen.
Bible Verse
"Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake." - Matthew 14:25
Reflection Question
How can you trust in God's timing and seek revelation during the storms in your life, rather than just seeking immediate relief?
Quote
God's timing is designed not to give you relief, but to give you revelation. Not to give you relief, but to give you revelation. Because in times of storms, the longer that we wait and the longer that we endure the storm, the louder the what ifs get.
Prayer
Lord, help me to trust in Your perfect timing. Give me the patience to endure the storms and the wisdom to seek the revelation You have for me. Amen.
Day 4: The Power of Little Faith
Devotional
Peter's experience of walking on water teaches us that faith isn't about quantity but quality. Though Peter began to sink when he took his eyes off Jesus, he knew to cry out for help, and Jesus immediately caught him. This demonstrates that even 'little faith' is powerful when directed toward the right person. It's not about how much faith we have, but how far our faith will take us. Even if our faith is small, if it is placed in Jesus, it can accomplish great things. Peter's faith was not in his ability to walk on water but in Jesus' ability to catch him if he fell. "What if that little faith that Jesus refers to doesn't mean quantity, but it means quality? It's not how much faith that he had, it's how far his faith would take him." Verse: "'Lord, if it's you,' Peter replied, 'tell me to come to you on the water.' 'Come,' he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus." - Matthew 14:28-29 Question: How can you shift your focus from the quantity of your faith to the quality of your faith in Jesus? Prayer: Lord, help me to understand that it's not about how much faith I have, but how far my faith will take me when it is placed in You. Strengthen my faith and help me to trust in Your ability to catch me when I fall. Amen.
Bible Verse
"'Lord, if it's you,' Peter replied, 'tell me to come to you on the water.' 'Come,' he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus." - Matthew 14:28-29
Reflection Question
How can you shift your focus from the quantity of your faith to the quality of your faith in Jesus?
Quote
What if that little faith that Jesus refers to doesn't mean quantity, but it means quality? It's not how much faith that he had, it's how far his faith would take him.
Prayer
Lord, help me to understand that it's not about how much faith I have, but how far my faith will take me when it is placed in You. Strengthen my faith and help me to trust in Your ability to catch me when I fall. Amen.
Day 5: You Are Not Going Under
Devotional
God doesn't promise storm-free living, but He does promise we won't go under. When we feel overwhelmed, we need only call out to Jesus, whose hand is strong enough to catch us and lift us above the waves. Peter's legs failed him, but his mouth saved him when he cried out, 'Lord, save me.' Even when it feels like we are drowning in our problems, fear, or worry, we can trust that Jesus is there to catch us. His hand is strong and will not let us go. We are not going under because Jesus is with us, ready to lift us up and carry us through the storm. "Peter's faith was not in his ability to walk on water. Peter's faith was in Jesus' ability to catch him if he fell. Even if you've got a little faith like Peter, even if you stumbled, you need to know that the hand of Jesus is there to catch you and lift you up." Verse: "Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. 'You of little faith,' he said, 'why did you doubt?'" - Matthew 14:31 Question: In what areas of your life do you need to trust that Jesus' hand is strong enough to catch you and lift you up? Prayer: Lord, thank You for the assurance that I am not going under. Help me to trust in Your strong hand to catch me and lift me up when I feel overwhelmed. Strengthen my faith and remind me of Your constant presence. Amen.
Bible Verse
"Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. 'You of little faith,' he said, 'why did you doubt?'" - Matthew 14:31
Reflection Question
In what areas of your life do you need to trust that Jesus' hand is strong enough to catch you and lift you up?
Quote
Peter's faith was not in his ability to walk on water. Peter's faith was in Jesus' ability to catch him if he fell. Even if you've got a little faith like Peter, even if you stumbled, you need to know that the hand of Jesus is there to catch you and lift you up.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the assurance that I am not going under. Help me to trust in Your strong hand to catch me and lift me up when I feel overwhelmed. Strengthen my faith and remind me of Your constant presence. Amen.
Devotional
Storms are an unavoidable part of life in a fallen world. They don't indicate God's absence or anger. Instead, they are evidence that we are alive and part of the human experience. Some storms are unavoidable, some are self-inflicted, and some are divinely appointed. Regardless of their origin, storms can serve a greater purpose in our lives. When we face these challenges, it's important to remember that God is not punishing us. Instead, He may be using the storm to teach us valuable lessons and to fix our focus on what truly matters. Just as Jesus directed His disciples into a storm on the Sea of Galilee, God sometimes leads us into difficult situations to help us grow and mature in our faith. "Storms are a part of life. And whenever you face a storm, it doesn't mean that God doesn't love you or that he's mad at you or that you've done something wrong to deserve going through this storm. Going through the storm is just evidence that you are alive." Verse: "Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd." - Matthew 14:22 Question: How can you shift your perspective to see the storms in your life as opportunities for growth rather than as punishments? Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to see the storms in my life as opportunities for growth and not as punishments. Give me the strength to endure and the wisdom to learn from these challenges. Amen.
Bible Verse
"Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd." - Matthew 14:22
Reflection Question
How can you shift your perspective to see the storms in your life as opportunities for growth rather than as punishments?
Quote
Storms are a part of life. And whenever you face a storm, it doesn't mean that God doesn't love you or that he's mad at you or that you've done something wrong to deserve going through this storm. Going through the storm is just evidence that you are alive.
Prayer
Dear Lord, help me to see the storms in my life as opportunities for growth and not as punishments. Give me the strength to endure and the wisdom to learn from these challenges. Amen.
Day 2: Fixing Our Focus
Devotional
Storms have a unique way of fixing our focus on what truly matters. When the disciples were caught in a storm, their arguments ceased, and their attention turned to Jesus. In the same way, the storms in our lives can help us realign our priorities and focus on what is truly important. Sometimes, God allows storms to enter our lives to get our minds and hearts back on track. These divinely appointed challenges can serve as wake-up calls, reminding us of our dependence on God and the importance of our relationship with Him. "Whenever somebody faces a storm, it fixes their focus on what is important in their lives. And so some storms could be by divine appointment to fix our focus, to get our minds back right again, to get our hearts set right again." Verse: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." - Isaiah 26:3 Question: What areas of your life need realignment, and how can you use the current storms you are facing to refocus on what truly matters? Prayer: Lord, help me to use the storms in my life to realign my focus on You. Give me the clarity to see what truly matters and the strength to prioritize my relationship with You. Amen.
Bible Verse
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." - Isaiah 26:3
Reflection Question
What areas of your life need realignment, and how can you use the current storms you are facing to refocus on what truly matters?
Quote
Whenever somebody faces a storm, it fixes their focus on what is important in their lives. And so some storms could be by divine appointment to fix our focus, to get our minds back right again, to get our hearts set right again.
Prayer
Lord, help me to use the storms in my life to realign my focus on You. Give me the clarity to see what truly matters and the strength to prioritize my relationship with You. Amen.
Day 3: God's Timing and Revelation
Devotional
God's timing in the midst of storms is purposeful. He often waits until the 'fourth watch'—the darkest part of the night—when our faith is truly tested. During these times, it may feel like God is distant, but He sees us perfectly and knows exactly when to intervene. God's timing is designed not to give us immediate relief but to provide us with revelation. The longer we endure the storm, the louder the 'what ifs' become. These moments of uncertainty can lead to deeper faith and greater understanding of God's plans for us. "God's timing is designed not to give you relief, but to give you revelation. Not to give you relief, but to give you revelation. Because in times of storms, the longer that we wait and the longer that we endure the storm, the louder the what ifs get." Verse: "Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake." - Matthew 14:25 Question: How can you trust in God's timing and seek revelation during the storms in your life, rather than just seeking immediate relief? Prayer: Lord, help me to trust in Your perfect timing. Give me the patience to endure the storms and the wisdom to seek the revelation You have for me. Amen.
Bible Verse
"Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake." - Matthew 14:25
Reflection Question
How can you trust in God's timing and seek revelation during the storms in your life, rather than just seeking immediate relief?
Quote
God's timing is designed not to give you relief, but to give you revelation. Not to give you relief, but to give you revelation. Because in times of storms, the longer that we wait and the longer that we endure the storm, the louder the what ifs get.
Prayer
Lord, help me to trust in Your perfect timing. Give me the patience to endure the storms and the wisdom to seek the revelation You have for me. Amen.
Day 4: The Power of Little Faith
Devotional
Peter's experience of walking on water teaches us that faith isn't about quantity but quality. Though Peter began to sink when he took his eyes off Jesus, he knew to cry out for help, and Jesus immediately caught him. This demonstrates that even 'little faith' is powerful when directed toward the right person. It's not about how much faith we have, but how far our faith will take us. Even if our faith is small, if it is placed in Jesus, it can accomplish great things. Peter's faith was not in his ability to walk on water but in Jesus' ability to catch him if he fell. "What if that little faith that Jesus refers to doesn't mean quantity, but it means quality? It's not how much faith that he had, it's how far his faith would take him." Verse: "'Lord, if it's you,' Peter replied, 'tell me to come to you on the water.' 'Come,' he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus." - Matthew 14:28-29 Question: How can you shift your focus from the quantity of your faith to the quality of your faith in Jesus? Prayer: Lord, help me to understand that it's not about how much faith I have, but how far my faith will take me when it is placed in You. Strengthen my faith and help me to trust in Your ability to catch me when I fall. Amen.
Bible Verse
"'Lord, if it's you,' Peter replied, 'tell me to come to you on the water.' 'Come,' he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus." - Matthew 14:28-29
Reflection Question
How can you shift your focus from the quantity of your faith to the quality of your faith in Jesus?
Quote
What if that little faith that Jesus refers to doesn't mean quantity, but it means quality? It's not how much faith that he had, it's how far his faith would take him.
Prayer
Lord, help me to understand that it's not about how much faith I have, but how far my faith will take me when it is placed in You. Strengthen my faith and help me to trust in Your ability to catch me when I fall. Amen.
Day 5: You Are Not Going Under
Devotional
God doesn't promise storm-free living, but He does promise we won't go under. When we feel overwhelmed, we need only call out to Jesus, whose hand is strong enough to catch us and lift us above the waves. Peter's legs failed him, but his mouth saved him when he cried out, 'Lord, save me.' Even when it feels like we are drowning in our problems, fear, or worry, we can trust that Jesus is there to catch us. His hand is strong and will not let us go. We are not going under because Jesus is with us, ready to lift us up and carry us through the storm. "Peter's faith was not in his ability to walk on water. Peter's faith was in Jesus' ability to catch him if he fell. Even if you've got a little faith like Peter, even if you stumbled, you need to know that the hand of Jesus is there to catch you and lift you up." Verse: "Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. 'You of little faith,' he said, 'why did you doubt?'" - Matthew 14:31 Question: In what areas of your life do you need to trust that Jesus' hand is strong enough to catch you and lift you up? Prayer: Lord, thank You for the assurance that I am not going under. Help me to trust in Your strong hand to catch me and lift me up when I feel overwhelmed. Strengthen my faith and remind me of Your constant presence. Amen.
Bible Verse
"Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. 'You of little faith,' he said, 'why did you doubt?'" - Matthew 14:31
Reflection Question
In what areas of your life do you need to trust that Jesus' hand is strong enough to catch you and lift you up?
Quote
Peter's faith was not in his ability to walk on water. Peter's faith was in Jesus' ability to catch him if he fell. Even if you've got a little faith like Peter, even if you stumbled, you need to know that the hand of Jesus is there to catch you and lift you up.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the assurance that I am not going under. Help me to trust in Your strong hand to catch me and lift me up when I feel overwhelmed. Strengthen my faith and remind me of Your constant presence. Amen.
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