A Psalm About Thanks in a Sea-Storm

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
His love endures forever. 

For he spoke and stirred up a tempest

that lifted high the waves.

26They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths;

in their peril their courage melted away.

27They reeled and staggered like drunkards;

they were at their wits’ end.

28Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,

and he brought them out of their distress.

29He stilled the storm to a whisper;

the waves of the sea^b were hushed.

30They were glad when it grew calm,

and he guided them to their desired haven.

31Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love

and his wonderful deeds for mankind.

32Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people

and praise him in the council of the elders.(Psalm 107) 

Thoughts: Storms will come.  Even hurricanes will come.  They have been around since the beginning of time. Psalm 107 is a song that asks us to thank God when He rescues us from different kinds of trouble- including trouble from sea storms.
     When Jesus calmed the storm to a whisper, perhaps the disciples were thinking about this Psalm when they bowed down to worship Jesus. God calms the storm.
        When God sees you through a rough spot, give thanks to Him.  A life of gratitude in good and bad times is essential to faith.  

Prayer: Lord, calm my heart.  Calm the storms around me, and I will give you thanks.