“And He saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them.” Mark 6:48 ESV
And He saw . . . Three words that speak hope into my heart. Jesus saw the storm, the swells and massive whitecaps, the forceful wind. He saw the disciples’ struggle, their exhaustion as they pulled against the oars. He saw their fear, their anxiety, their unspoken question: Where was Jesus?
It is oh so easy, when problems assail us, to wonder that very same thing. Where is Jesus in this mess, in this struggle, in this storm? He’s in the midst. He hasn’t taken His eyes off of you. Rather, He’s been watching you every second, urging you to press on.
And He saw . . . He sees your worry, your anxiety, your exhaustion, your fear for the future. He sees how hard you’re struggling to stay afloat. Don’t give in. Don’t give up. Press on, my sister. Press on, my brother. Not only does your Father in heaven see you, He sees the bigger picture. He sees the victory, the blessing, the miracle, that are waiting for you just around the bend.
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Published by Renee Srch
Born to an American father and a British mother, Renée Srch grew up in France where she obtained her French Baccalaureate. She attended IBME in Switzerland, graduating with a degree in Missions and Theology.
She is a wife, a mother to three boys, and a critter mom to two rescue dogs and fourteen rescue cats. Renée has led and taught writing workshops through the Ozarks Chapter of American Christian Writers and is currently a member of the Springfield Writer’s Guild and Sleuth's Ink, in Springfield, Mo.
Renée has published thirteen books under her given name. She also writes suspense novels under pen name R.J. Dawkins. She writes across genres and for all age groups. Her brand is Wholesome Books for the Whole Family. Besides her own books, she has contributed to four Chicken Soup for the Soul books, two anthologies, and published numerous magazine articles. She has received several awards, among which was an award from Writer’s Digest for her personal essay, Treasures from the Sea, and Global Library Award and Book Cover Award for Miracle Moments; Helping the Rescued Become the Rescuers. Her children’s book, It’s Dark in the Ark, was a number one bestseller on Amazon.
You can learn more about her work at www.ReneeVajkoSrch.com, https://www.facebook.com/ReneeVajkoSrch
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