Daily Reflection
St. John's Church, Lafayette Square
August 9, 2020
Dear St. John's Community,

In today's lesson from Matthew we hear about the disciples caught in big weather as they attempt to sail across the sea of Galilee.

I recall being on boats in actual storms, looking over the lifelines at the raging sea, like in this picture, recognizing how fleeting and vulnerable life can sometimes be.
This story of a storm comes to us as we live in the middle of a global pandemic that feels a lot like a storm. Jesus walks out over the water to the terrified disciples in their boat to greet them with words of hope. "Take heart. It is I. Do not be afraid."

I hope that you will be able to join us not only in worship today, but in our journey together as people striving to live lives of grace and healing in the midst of turbulent times.

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God's peace,
Rob+
WORSHIP FOR THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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