DAILY DOSE OF HOPE – BLOG – NAIMA LETT
Middle of a Miracle
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Walking on Water © isac goulart
We’re in the middle of a miracle…
with no knowledge of the actual outcome, except we’ll be fine.
Ain’t that exciting?!
Surprise!
7 days ago, while out of town, we received an email that our worship rental space may need to shift on May 1st. That’s tomorrow. 30 days notice, as per lease terms, would’ve been nice. 60 days even better. But hey, things sounded dire. What’cha gonna do?
We fasted.
We prayed.
We reached out.
We reached in.
We’re standing in faith and moving as quickly as possible through our new adventure in LaLa Land as we determine our options and make prompt decisions.
No Time
What’s amazing is that I’m at peace. Really.
Perhaps that brief bout a few years ago with homelessness, at no fault of our own, prepared us to navigate our family of faith through this journey.
Or maybe the longer I live the more I realize that anxiety adds nothing but sleepless nights, body pains and premature hair changes! No thanks.
Or possibly it was the conversation I had with my husband when everything started going down. In my best melodramatic-emotional-artist form, I expressed my desire to fall apart.
“There’s no time for that,” Kevin responded. Ain’t that the truth?! LOL!
Time to Walk on Water
This is that time to stretch out on faith and accept the Lord’s invitation to walk on water.
Matthew 14:22-36, in the middle of winds and waves, Jesus walks the lake to His disciples, who are terrified. But Peter says, “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you on the water.”
“Come,” Jesus said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Some folks dog Peter for losing faith and sinking, but I say that joker was bold enough to take the risk, step out the boat and walk on water!!! And he had enough sense to call on the Lord when he started sinking. I’m just saying! I love this story.
Bona fide Miracle
There’s no walking on water if we don’t step out the boat in the wind and waves.
The miracle happens when we choose to “Come!” on the journey.
So, let’s come, Fam!
Or let’s go! However you want to phrase it.
No need to look at the wind and waves.
We’ve got a standing invitation to experience the miraculous with our Lord.
Are you in the middle of a miracle?
Excuse me while I grab my wetsuit,
Naima
Rev. Naima Lett, D.MIN, ABD
Author of coming release Confessions of a Hollywood Christian
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Dearest Rev. Naima: Can’t tell you how many times your “words of wisdom” and your references to the “Good Word” have enveloped me in the nick of time! I pray you and hubby are well….as we are all trying to be, and know that you will see me (probably with Kenny and my son Jesse) next week…..we miss you…..I certainly do. I’m home recuperating from foot surgery (definitely necessary bunionectomy & hammer toe work), and although slowly hopping along on crutches, I’m doing well. As I’ve read certain blogs, I am so encouraged by your intelligence, savvy, down home common sense, and sense of humor about yourself and our world, as we follow our daily spiritual journeys. Indeed, the more I read, the more I realize that when we stop and think truthfully about it, we are all more alike than different! I will continue to forward your wisdom to friends/family, and wanted you to know I’m looking forward to one day savoring your grandmother’s sweet potato pie! No, really! Hugs from me!
Oh Dianne! Lovely to hear from you!
Foot surgery?!!! Wow!!! I pray that your healing is expedient and whole.
Thanks so much for your comments about the blog. I’m so glad it’s meaningful as we journey together. Never a dull moment, right?!
And I too am looking forward to the next time I have Grandma’s sweet potato pie! It’s good, Lady! It’s so good!
Praying for you to get better soon.
Best to you,
Naima
I enjoy reading your blogs everyday. They seem to speak to me at this vulnerable point in my life where I need inspiration and reminding of who is in charge.
Derricka!
First of all, congratulations Mrs. Pearson!!! Lots of love to you both.
And thanks so much for reading the blogs. I appreciate it. So glad they’re speaking to you. They’re speaking to me too, Girl! As you can see, we’ve got a lot going on that needs speaking to! LOL!
So happy for you! :=)