{"id":10398,"date":"2018-09-17T06:00:07","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T10:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/doinglifetogether\/?p=10398"},"modified":"2018-09-15T08:06:24","modified_gmt":"2018-09-15T12:06:24","slug":"peace-times-storms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/doinglifetogether\/2018\/09\/peace-times-storms.html","title":{"rendered":"Peace In Times of Storms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10401\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/258\/2018\/09\/wave-1913559_1280-300x148.jpg\" alt=\"wave-1913559_1280\" width=\"300\" height=\"148\" \/>This past week, the Carolinas were\u00a0being slammed by the impact of hurricane Florence. As someone who\u00a0lived on tidal water and knows the fright of these storms, especially \u00a0during high tide, I continue to pray for all who are impacted. During the winds and rains, it is scary. Trees bend and fall, lights go out and you sit in the dark wondering what will happen. The power of the storm takes you back.<\/p>\n<p>How do you stay calm when the winds rage around you, knocking down trees, power lines and flooding your home? The dark and unknown can be unnerving.<\/p>\n<p>In the natural, it is almost impossible. The mind gives way to anxiety and worry. We see the power of the storm and feel helpless to stop the damage. We realize how frail life is and how easily swept away we can be.<\/p>\n<p>But with God,\u00a0peace is promised even in the storm. God is aware of the raging storm wether it is a storm of nature or one that rages within us. Through it all,\u00a0He \u00a0is with us. We don\u2019t face difficulty and uncertainty alone.<\/p>\n<p>With the sea raging around him, the apostle Peter had to step out in faith to meet the Lord. The minute he took his eyes off of Jesus, he began to sink. For a moment, Peter underestimated \u00a0Jesus\u2019 power, presence, and knowledge of his troubles. But to his credit, Peter\u00a0shifted from doubt to what he knew to be true. Only God can calm the storms in our lives and bring peace. Only God can stop an anxious heart from fear.<\/p>\n<div class=\"score-component ad ad-container hidden-xs text-center col-sm-12\">\u00a0Today, whatever storm you face, keep your eyes fixed on Christ. Don\u2019t sink into worry, anxiety and distress. Panic makes us sink. Faith lifts us up!<\/div>\n<p>Today the storms rage. But God is aware and can calm your heart and bring peace. These are not empty words. Peace in the storm is what God promises.<\/p>\n<p><em>Psalm 112:7-8\u2013He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look triumph on his foes.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2 Thessalonians 3;16 Now may the Lord of peas himself, give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This past week, the Carolinas were\u00a0being slammed by the impact of hurricane Florence. As someone who\u00a0lived on tidal water and knows the fright of these storms, especially \u00a0during high tide, I continue to pray for all who are impacted. During the winds and rains, it is scary. 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