The Apostle Peter prays to be rescued

 

Simon Peter, a friend and apostle of Jesus, had enough faith to step out of the boat and onto the water. As long as he kept Jesus singularly in sight, Peter was able to walk across the surface of the lake. But then he looked away.

 

Peter saw the wind-driven waves. He felt the stout breeze. And as soon as he looked at his circumstances and looked to himself, he knew he could not possibly do what he was doing!

 

He was right. Peter could not walk on water on his own. Only his faith in Jesus had kept him afloat. As he likely flailed about in fear, he called Jesus to the rescue, and instantly, the Lord held out His hand.

 

 

Matthew 14:30 – a prayer of Peter

 

But when (Peter) saw the wind boisterous,

he was afraid; and beginning to sink,

he cried, saying,
 

Lord,

save me.

 

From the Book of KJV Prayers - actual prayers from the King James Version of the Bible (KJV) collected by Mary Sayler

 

 

Matthew 14:30 – a prayer of Peter

 

Lord, I’m frightened!

I’m starting to sink

too low to keep my head up.

Save me, Lord!

 

From the Book of Bible Prayers – actual prayers of the Bible collected from a variety of translations researched on Bible Gateway then paraphrased into everyday English by Mary Sayler

 

 

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