Get out of the boat!

Well, this post is gonna be short and sweet...just like me ;) Actually, I have a headache (which is extremely rare for me these days, PTL) so I am gonna be straight to the point and not beat around the bush! I wanted to share what God has been teaching me lately. God has been showing me all kinds of things through scripture and songs, and well, just people. I love that He sends you exactly what you need, WHEN you need it! It could be a song at the right moment, or even a random text from a friend. Sometimes it's just nice to know someone cares about you. I wanted to share something from the sermon on Wednesday at church that was a reality check for me. The sermon was about walking on water. The reference was to Peter walking on water to Jesus. He had to step out with faith. Something that was pointed out in the sermon was "If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat." I love this. It's easy to want to do right, but if you never make the effort or take that step of faith..then you will NEVER walk on water. There are often so many blessings waiting for us, if we would just take that leap of faith and well...jump! Am I right? Don't get me wrong, I am not perfect and I don't always take that step either, but we have to remember that the walk with God will not always be comfortable or easy. But, we know that God is in control and He has His best for us! If we try to control it, we will ALWAYS make a mess! When you walk with God, you will be able to know HIS will for your life. Let Him show you what He has for you. He has soooooo many blessings waiting to give to you. When you take that leap of faith and get out of the boat, you are trusting God to show you what is best. He will NEVER fail you! Matthew 14:29 says, "And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus." See, Peter stepped out in faith and walked on WATER to JESUS :) How awesome is that?!?! He not only walked on water, but he walked to Jesus! In Philippians 1:6, it says, "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." God has promised to never forsake you. Even when you think the world has turned its back, He will be there. He has great plans for you! So, take the step of faith and get out of the boat! You can do it! Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Yes, life is tough and often we are thrown things we think we can't handle, but you can! God will NEVER give you more than you can handle, so don't give up! Keep at it! Even when you think you can't or that you are too far gone or have messed up too much...nope, God is standing there with open arms waiting! :) Maybe He has put a person in your life to help you or teach you something...so get out of that BOAT!!!