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God hushes the storm to a gentle breeze
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“They cried to the Lord in their distress, from their straits he rescued them. He hushed the storm to a gentle breeze and the billow of the sea were stilled. They rejoiced that they were calmed, and He brought them to their desired haven. Psalm 107
It is interesting that God hushes the storms of life to a gentle breeze. At times the storms of life can come upon me all of a sudden. Sometimes, the pending storms of life seem to hang over me waiting to devour me with its mighty force. In my panic, fear and distress I call upon God to rescue me. I run to Jesus and place myself and my fears in His Most Sacred Heart. In the Sacred Heart of Jesus, I find safety from the storms of life. I asked Jesus to use my pain and suffering to help heal his bleeding heart. His Heart bleeds because so many refuse to accept His love and mercy.
Many times, in my own life, I have caused my Jesus’ heart to bleed because of my sinfulness, unforgiveness and lack of trust. Lord have mercy upon me. I beg your mercy and forgiveness.
Every moment of each day, Jesus pours out his mercy upon you and me. His mercy is new every morning. I, along with Saint Paul proclaim: “So whoever is in Christ is a new creation the old things have passed away. 2-Cor.5:17.
Reflection: I give thanks to the Lord; His love is everlasting.” Jesus, I trust! Jesus, I surrender! Jesus, lead me to your desired haven (Heaven).
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About the Author
Connie Beckman resides in Helena Montana with her husband and their dog Chewie and their two cats Heidi and Bailey. A number of years ago, she was the editor and feature story writer for a small bi-weekly newspaper. Connie has been published in a number of Catholic magazines. Margaret Ann Stimatz, Ruth Lloyd, and Connie co-authored a 40-day-reflection booklet entitled: Mercy for Little Souls which contains tidbits about the late Father Stu Long's powerful ministry with quotes from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy In My Soul. Mercy for Little Souls is available at Beyond.227.org. Her desire as a writer is to encourage Catholic spiritual growth by sharing the truths of the faith through the written word addressing a variety of subjects. "Go out to all the world and tell the good news." Mark 16:15.
