Lent 02.25.24
As a new disciple, perhaps Peter wants to prove himself. Boldly, in the middle of a storm, Peter steps out of the boat to join Jesus who is walking on top of the waves. He, too, walks on water until the wind shakes his trust and he begins to sink. Many of us know what it feels like to be thrown off balance, to feel as if we’re sinking. Maybe this looks like doubt, unexpected change, too-busy seasons of life, devastating grief, or distance from God. In this story, we empathize with the desperation Peter feels as he cries out, and we pray for God to save us when we sink. | @sanctifiedart
WEEKLY CENTERING PRACTICE Center yourself in prayer. Pray to God using this template: “God, thank you for_______. God, rescue me from _______.”
DAILY QUESTION What truths or wounds weigh heavily on you today? What things cause you to sink?
PRAYER Holy God, I cannot escape the waves. The levees give out. The storm waters keep rising. It’s everything you already know: the wars, the gun violence, the lonely dinner tables, and the need for healing. Some days it almost feels too much, so today I ask: hold my weight in your hands. Help me float again. Keep my head above these waters. Amen.
