Finding God in the Chaos: When Life Feels Overwhelming
In Mark's Gospel, we read about Jesus and His disciples caught in a fierce storm on the Sea of Galilee. While the disciples panicked as waves crashed over their boat, Jesus remained peacefully asleep. When they woke Him in desperation, He simply spoke to the wind and waves: "Quiet! Be still!" The tempest ceased immediately, leaving the disciples amazed at His authority over turbulent circumstances. This scene captures something profound about how Christ operates in our tumultuous periods - not always by removing the difficulty, but by revealing His presence within it. Recently, I've found myself juggling multiple projects at work, my head spinning as I try to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities. Yet somehow, amidst this professional whirlwind, I still carve out time to write these reflections, have meaningful conversations with my children, and simply think. Is this exceptional time management or divine intervention? Perhaps both. I'm beginning to u...