Lord, Save Me!

 “But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.” Matthew 14:30 KJV

Peter did not begin to sink because Jesus was absent; he began to sink because his focus shifted from the Lord to the wind. Yet, even in his fear, he knew the right prayer to pray: “Lord, save me.” This short prayer is powerful because it comes from a heart that knows where help comes from. God is not only willing to save us from sin; He is also willing to save us from trouble, danger, confusion, fear, shame, and every storm that rises against our lives. Psalm 50:15 says, “Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” Psalm 46:1 also reminds us that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

Trouble does not always come because you have done something wrong. Sometimes, trouble comes because your faith is being tested. Sometimes, the enemy rises because you are standing on the Lord’s side and doing damage to the kingdom of darkness, as happened to Paul and Silas in prison. Yet, when they prayed and praised God at midnight, the foundations of the prison were shaken, the doors were opened, and every chain was loosed (Acts 16:25–26). Sometimes, trouble also comes when God is preparing to change your level, as seen in the life of Joseph. Whatever the source of the storm, remember that the name of the Lord remains a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). When the Lord stretches out His hand to save you, take His hand by faith, and He will walk you through the storm.

Prophetic Word: This week, the Lord will hear your cry and stretch His hand toward you. Every storm assigned to swallow you shall become a testimony of God’s saving power. Your fear shall turn to faith, your trouble shall turn to triumph, and your story shall turn to glory in Jesus’ name.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, save me. Save me from every storm that is stronger than my strength. Save me from fear, doubt, delay, shame, danger, and every trouble surrounding my life. Stretch Your hand toward me and lift me above every situation that wants to sink me. Let every prison door open, let every chain break, and let my testimony bring glory to Your name. Amen.