Fear vs. Faith

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile! My mom's not been well and I've been busy and stressed to the max. Any-who...

I've been reading a book called The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson and I highly recommend it.

This book talks about praying circles around Gods plans for your life and walking in full confidence in God's answer to it even if He hasn't given it to you yet. 

Batterson references this way of prayer to the way the Israelites circled Jericho 7 times before the walls around the city fell down. They trusted in knowing that whatever God's reason was in them circling the city, that they had to do as He said and circle the city in silent prayer until He answered their prayer according to their obedience to Him.

Another example Batterson gave was Peter walking on water with Jesus. So many times that story is just referenced to Jesus walking on water and calming the storm upon the sea. While Jesus walking on water is quite amazing, we often forget that so did Peter who was just an ordinary man.

When Jesus told Peter to come to Him on the water, there was no way Peter was going to tell Him no. But there was a reason Peter started to sink while standing on the water: Fear.

A lot of times, fear is a controlling factor in our lives. But what happened to the trust we're supposed to have in Jesus? What's so hard about trusting Jesus?

---- Fear ---- Not knowing what's next ----

Peter began to sink because he was fearful. He doubted God's power. Momentarily, Peter lost trust in God. We do that too don't we? We stop trusting God because we don't know His plans and we try to take control of our own situations.

Ever feel like you're sinking or drowning in the overwhelming circumstances in your life? I know I've definitely felt that way before but how did I survive? I surrendered my problems back to God and realized that I cannot handle this life and what it throws my way on my own.

Next time you feel like Peter and like your sinking in the midst of your storm, seek Jesus. Trust Him. Pray that He calms the storm in your life and not only will He do that but He'll take control of it and give you peace as well.

(1 Peter 5:7)
(Matthew 14:22-34)

Also not really related but, here are some other GREAT blogs you should check out :)

http://a-hypocritical-christian.blogspot.com/?m=1
https://ahypocriticalchristian.wordpress.com/
http://mycollegeadventuresanna.blogspot.com/
thekateway.wordpress.com