"Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." - Matthew 14:27

Today's Gospel is all about our faith and trust we have for Jesus.

Life is full of insecurities and doubts. These insecurities will be our weakness. Just like Peter in the Gospel, he had so many doubts that he cannot believe that Jesus can do all things. It was a challenge for Him to overcome his insecurities and fears and to believe in God.

The strong winds and great waves portray the challenges and struggles we are experiencing in life, and these challenges will measure our faith in Him. Just like Peter, who was filled with fear and terror, we are also afraid of take risks because we don't have much courage to do so. We often forget that God is always there for us, waiting for us to call out for Him. Our faith will give us courage to try to do something more than what we are capable of.
                                                                                                               
We need to step out of our comfort zone to discover new things. Even though there are a lot of barriers on our way, we don't need to be afraid because there is only one important requirement to overcome those fears, and it is our faith in God. I learned that as long as I do things that would please God, nothing will go wrong. Because of my faith, I believe that miracles do happen and Jesus is truly the Son of God.

We may be afraid sometimes but always remember that throughout our journey, God is always there to guide, help and protect us. He will let us believe that impossible could be possible if we will be with Him.

"Keep trusting God. He is always in control even when your circumstances may seem out of control."

-Hannah Nacilla

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