Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
Day 22
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
You are present in Your word, Jesus. As I turn toward these verses, prepare my heart, spirit, body, and mind. Let your presence flow from these words, through my pen, and into my heart. I love you, Jesus.
But when he saw how [strong] the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Matthew 14:30-31
Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Jesus, in the midst of life’s storms, I long to see You and to keep my eyes on You. But I get distracted by the chaos around me and I falter. When I begin to sink and I cry to You to save me, You always stretch out Your hand and catch me. Thank You for catching me. Forgive me for my doubt. Deepen my faith so that I can walk through any storm, always with my eyes fixed on You.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
Amen.
Journaling Prompts
Jesus, the storm around me distracts me and sometimes I lose sight of You. I feel like I am sinking when…
I feel like I am walking on water toward You when…
Deepen my faith and help me keep my eyes fixed, even when I am afraid of…
Lord I believe, forgive my unbelief when I…
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