Think we're regaining our footing and along comes another one. You're given notice at work that because of downsizing and poor profit margins there will have to be wage rolebacks. After getting home you discover that the furnace needs replacing. You've just come back from visiting your ailing father. Two days later, a phone call from the police about your child.
School is really tough - failed the last two history tests, and really struggling with chemistry.
Worried about making it through the year. And then you discover your boyfriend has been cheating on you. Please think about that as we read of a chapter in Jesus' life, a chapter where the waves were coming fast and heavy trying to knock Him down. Let's look at His response. Perhaps there's something in there for us.