So much is going on in our lives: new directions, old fears, apprehensions, and great uncertainties. Always, there is sadness and joy, fear and love, resentment and gratitude; there is nervousness about next week, next month, next year. Yes, there is so much going on beneath our feet that we are wondering if we can keep walking on all these waves. But Jesus is with us here and now. As long as Peter keeps his eyes fixed on Jesus, he can walk on the water. Problems are small and fears bearable when we know who calls us. The Lord looks into us, smiles, stretches out both his hands, and invites us to get out of the boat: “Come to me, be not afraid.” Henri Nouwen

Like Peter we tend to allow our fears and inabilities to rule over us. We see the impossible with human eyes rather than the possible with the eyes of faith. We fail to realize and actualize the call of Jesus. He would not call us if he didn't want to show us what is possible only in him. We are so use to trusting in ourselves and not in him and so we sink into nothingness. But if we learn to keep our eyes on the One who saves us, then we will see what is possible only in him.