Knowing when to tack, when to jibe and when to duck - Retrouvaille Southwest Gathering - 2023-03-25

Knowing when to tack, when to jibe and when to duck
Sailing Into a Stronger Relationship
Retrouvaille Southwest Gathering - 2023-03-25

10 STEPS TO A STRONGER RELATIONSHIP - Matthew 14:22-33

CASTING OFF - A New Beginning
…Then he made the disciples get into the boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. - Matthew 14:22

CHOPPY WATERS - A Storm is Brewing
…Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. - Matthew 14:24

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED - Help on the Way
…During the fourth watch of the night,* he came toward them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. - Matthew 14:25-26

HOPE IN THE STORM - Take Courage
… At once [Jesus] spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” - Matthew 14:27

COAST GUARD ARRIVES - Recognize the help
… Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” - Matthew 14:28

LET GO & TRUST - Taking that first step
… He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. - Matthew 14:29

EYES ON THE PRIZE - We Think We Know More
… But when he saw how [strong] the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” - Matthew 14:30

A LIFELINE IS THROWN - Retrouvaille
… Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith,* why did you doubt?” - Matthew 14:31

ACCEPT THE HELP - Weekend, Dialogue & Post
… After they got into the boat, the wind died down. - Matthew 14:32

REALIZE WE NEED HELP - Jesus Is the Answer
… Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, “Truly, you are the Son of God.” - - Matthew 14:33

3 Thoughts on Building Relationships from this reading:
1. Listen
2. Trust
3. Focus

Reflection Questions
When have we needed help, how did we respond. Were we willing to walk on water? Do we believe help exists.

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