Do you ever feel like life and all its struggles become so overwhelming that it's almost like you're drowning? So often we find ourselves caught up in such a tangle of financial problems, relationship struggles, heavy school loads, and so many other things. Without God and faith in Christ, life's struggles would be too much to bare. I know because I've been there. I wasn't raised as a Christian, so I know EXACTLY what that feels like. But let me tell you something wonderful: When you believe in Christ and trust that God has your best intentions in mind, all of life's struggles don't seem so hard to handle anymore. I mean, don't get me wrong, I know that I (and a lot of other Christians I know) often forget that we don't walk alone. It takes reminding yourself. God isn't physically holding our hand and telling us everything is going to be ok, but rest assured that He is watching over you, and already has your life planned out. When you feel like you're overwhelmed, in over your head, or even drowning, don't forget that your lifeguard walks on water.
Matthew 14:25-31 says "Shortly before dawn, Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."
"Lord if it is you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water."
"Come," he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came towards Jesus.But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink cried out "Lord save me!"
Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him.
