March 29, 2025

Day 89 Peace in the Storm | Mark 4:39-40

Day 89 Peace in the Storm | Mark 4:39-40
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Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by life, wondering where God is in your chaos? Lauren takes us deep into one of the Bible's most powerful stories of divine peace—Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:39-40.

Through personal vulnerability, Lauren shares her recent experience of feeling crushed under mounting pressures and questioning God's presence. This relatable confession sets the stage for unpacking the profound truth hidden within the familiar biblical account: Jesus was in the boat the entire time. While the disciples panicked as waves crashed and water filled their vessel, the Master slept peacefully, demonstrating a calm that defied their circumstances.

The heart of this message isn't about avoiding storms but recognizing we never face them alone. "Sometimes Jesus calms the storm around us. Other times he calms the storm inside of us," Lauren observes, offering a perspective that applies to every listener's unique situation. Whether you're battling health concerns, relationship difficulties, work stress, or emotional turmoil, the invitation remains the same—to trust the presence of the One who commands even the wind and waves.

Lauren concludes with a simple yet powerful practice for stormy seasons: pausing to whisper "peace be still"—the very words Jesus spoke to silence the tempest. Try it today when anxiety rises, and remember that the Prince of Peace journeys with you through every storm. Subscribe to Wisdom for the Day for more encouraging insights, and visit wisdomforthedayorg to catch up on previous episodes.

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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day

00:50 - Weekends with Lauren Begins

01:08 - Life Storms and Personal Struggles

01:52 - Jesus Calms the Storm

03:28 - Prayer and Daily Application

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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And now Weekends with Lauren.

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And now Weekends with Lauren.

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Welcome to Day 89,.

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Peace in the Storm.

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We'll be in Mark, chapter 4, verses 39-40 from the New Living Translation.

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Hey, buddy, I'm so happy you're here today.

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I want to talk to you about something we all go through life storms.

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You know those unexpected moments when everything feels like it's crashing down stress at work, health issues, relationship struggles or just an overwhelming sense of chaos.

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I had one of those weeks recently where everything felt like too much.

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It was like one thing after another kept piling on and I felt completely out of control.

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And in that moment I found myself thinking God, where are you in all of this?

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That's when I stumbled on this powerful verse from Mark 4, 39 through 40.

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It says when Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves silence be still.

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Suddenly, the wind stopped and there was a great calm.

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Then he asked them why are you afraid, do you still?

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This is one of my favorite stories in the Bible.

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Jesus is literally in a boat with his disciples and a crazy storm hits.

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The waves are crashing, the boat is filling with water and the disciples are freaking out.

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Meanwhile Jesus, he's sleeping, completely calm in the chaos.

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But here's what hit me.

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Jesus was in the boat the whole time.

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The storm didn't mean he wasn't there.

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It didn't mean he didn't care.

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It was actually the opposite.

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When the disciples finally called out to him, he calmed the storm with just a single word.

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And I think that's where we get stuck.

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Sometimes we face storms and we assume God's distant or silent, but he's right there with us, even when it feels like everything is falling apart.

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Sometimes Jesus calms a storm around us.

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Other times he calms the storm inside of us.

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So if you're in the middle of a storm right now, whether it's big or small, know this you're not alone.

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Jesus is right in the boat with you, and his peace is bigger than whatever you're facing.

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Here's something simple to try when life feels overwhelming take a moment, close your eyes and whisper the words Jesus spoke peace be still.

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Let that be your reminder that the one who calms the storms is right there with you.

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Let's pray together.

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Lord, thank you for being with us in the middle of life's storms.

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Help us to trust that you're in control, even when everything feels chaotic.

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Calm our anxious hearts and fill us with your peace today.

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In Jesus' name amen.

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That's all for now.

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Thanks for listening to Wisdom for the Day Weekends with Lauren.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Catch me next week.

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I'm Lauren and I love all of you.

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Bye, come on, toto, come on, come on.

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Goodbye, professor Marvel, and thanks a lot.

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Better get undercover, sylvester, there's a storm blowing up a whopper Just speaking.

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The vernacular of the peasantry.

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Poor little kid.

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I hope she gets home, all right.