Did you know that we are all on a journey called life? I compare it to being on a boat and sometimes I feel like I am all alone and kind of lost. But God’s Word tells me that I am never alone; I just have to invite Jesus into my boat and He will calm whatever storm that I am going through. God wants me to reach the shore, to fulfill His plan for me, so He sends Jesus into my life to guide the boat to shore and to calm the waters of a life that is a raging sea all around me. The other day I went out to do errands with my husband, one of which was to visit my kidney doctor. She told me that I need to do an ultrasound to see what is going on with my kidney. Since I was born with only one kidney, it is imperative that I take care of it and when my kidney function decreases, then I have to take some kind of steps with meds or food and beverage in order to help it out. Anyway, I have to do an ultrasound and return to my nephrologist next month for her to do more lab tests and follow up with the first ones. So, since I was expected a “You’re doing fine” report, the one she gave me upset me some. The waves were hitting my boat pretty hard by that point. Continuing our errands, we stopped at the library, only to find it closed. The waves rose and hit my boat harder. Finally, I missed my swimming aerobics class because of my appointment with my doctor, so I had to exercise once I got home and I was already tired from running errands. So, the waves started washing over my little boat and the winds were really picking up now. I could feel myself spiraling into a “poor me” pity party, but I took time to sit down and read God’s Word and to pray about my situation. He gave me Scriptures to console me; Jesus came into my boat and calmed the wind and the waves that were raging. I was being totally human that day, with lots to do and not enough tiime for God. But He slowed me down, showed me that He was right beside me and calmed me to be able to finish my day with gratitude and peace. Do you ever start your day in your boat and as the day goes by, you realize that waves are buffeting your little boat, the wind has begun to blow hard and you are getting off course? That was me on Tuesday. Then, I stopped. I hit the pause button, as it were, and I took time to reflect on how big God is compared to how small my little problems and inconveniences are. Jesus stepped into my boat and showed me the way to shore that day. I hope that you have Jesus in your boat every day so that the winds and waves are calm, so that your eyes are on your destination and not on all of the winds and waves of life that will try to divert your attention. I missed the mark on Tuesday, but I got my eyes back on Jesus and continued along on my course that God has for me. That’s what I pray for you, that you will invite Jesus into your boat and keep on rowing, knowing that no matter what you face in the sea of life, He is enough. Blessings and prayers for a safe and wonderful journey!