Jesus in the boat

There are storms that arrive without asking permission: fear, examinations, family problems, uncertainty, guilt, or exhaustion. That is when you try to row with all your strength. Inviting Jesus into the boat does not mean that every wind disappears. It means ceasing to live as though fear had the final word. Prayer in the midst of the storm can be simple: Lord, stay with me, teach me the next step, and grant me peace so that I do not sink inside.