[Jesus] arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea,
Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful?
how is it that ye have no faith?
Mark 4:39-40 KJV
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O Lord, calm the waves of this heart, calm its tempests!
Calm yourself, O my soul, so that the divine can act in you!
Calm yourself, O my soul, so that God is able to repose in you,
so that His peace may cover you!
Yes, Father in heaven,
often have I found that the world cannot give me peace,
but make me feel that You are able to give me peace;
let me know the truth of Your promise:
that the world may not be able to take away Your peace.
Amen.
SØREN KIERKEGAARD (1813–1855)
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He calmed the storm to a whisper
and stilled the waves.
What a blessing was that stillness
as he brought them safely into harbor!
Psalm 107:29-30 NLT
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[Jesus said,]
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart.
And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.
So don’t be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27 NLT
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For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
Zephaniah 3:17 NLT