welcome to today's encouragement from our daily bread reading titled Grace amid the chaos was written by Adam are holes
 I was drifting off into an impromptu nap when it hit me from the basement my son ripped a cord on his electric guitar the walls reverberated no peace no quiet no nap moments later competing music created my ears my daughter playing Amazing Grace on the piano normally I love my son guitar playing but in that moment it Jardin unsettled me just as quickly The Familiar notes of John Newton's him reminded me that Grace thrives amid the chaos no matter how loud unwanted or disorienting the storms of life might be God's notes of Grace rain clear and true reminding us of his watchful care over us we see that reality in scripture in Psalms 107 verses 23 through 32 Sailors struggle mightily against them
 so strong that could easily devour them in their Peril their courage melted away still they didn't to spare but cried out to the Lord in their trouble he brought them out of their distress finally we read they were glad when it grew calm and he guided them to their desired Haven in chaotic moments whether there are life-threatening or merely sleep threatening the barrage of noise and fear can storm our souls but as we trust God and pray to him we experienced the grace of his presents and provision The Haven of his steadfast love
 today's our daily bread devotional scripture reading is from Psalm 107 verses 23 through 32
 someone out on the sea in ships they were merchants on the Muddy Waters they saw the works of the Lord is wonderful deeds in the Deep for he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted High the waves they mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths in their Peril their courage melted a way they reeled and staggered like drunk they were at their wit's end then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble and he brought them out of their distress he stilled the storm to a whisper the waves of the sea were hushed
 they were glad when it grew calm and he guided them to their desired Haven let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful Deeds for mankind let them exalt him in the Assembly of the people and praise him in the Council of the elders
 let's pray father help us to remember to call out to you when the Waters of Life are rising and rushing around us help us to offer hope to the others and remind them of your love and presence thank you Lord It's in Jesus name we pray amen thanks for listening today I'm Steve and then today's encouragement was provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries