“The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables12so that,

“ ‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving,

and ever hearing but never understanding;

otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!’

 “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”

“Quiet! Be still!”

“Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

“If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.”

“Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”

Lord God my Father,

You are the answer to all things. Lord God, open my heart so I may truly feel your spirit inside me, give me focus, free from distraction so your way is made clear. I wish to “know” you and trust you without question. Let me experience the Peace that comes from becoming quiet and still with you. I know you, help me to know you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen