{"id":3547,"date":"2012-10-29T10:05:03","date_gmt":"2012-10-29T14:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/doinglifetogether\/?p=3547"},"modified":"2012-10-31T06:41:09","modified_gmt":"2012-10-31T10:41:09","slug":"peace-during-the-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/doinglifetogether\/2012\/10\/peace-during-the-storm.html","title":{"rendered":"Peace During the Storm"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Today, the east coast is being slammed \u00a0by the impact of hurricane Sandy. I lived on tidal water and know the fright of those storms, especially \u00a0during high tide. The winds sustain and the full moon creates atmospheric problems.<\/p>\n

How do you stay calm when the winds rage around you, knocking down trees, power lines and flooding your home?<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

But with God, there is a way.<\/p>\n

When we face storms beyond our control, we must remind ourselves that God is aware of the raging. He \u00a0is with us. We don’t face difficulty and uncertainty alone.<\/p>\n

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’ power, presence, and knowledge of his troubles. But to his credit, he shifted from doubt to what he knew to be true. Only God can calm the storms in our lives and bring peace.<\/p>\n

Today, whatever storm you face, keep your eyes fixed on Christ. Don’t sink into worry, anxiety and distress. Panic makes us sink. Faith lifts us up!<\/p>\n

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

Psalm 112:7-8–He 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

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