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The Chibi News Daily Reflection
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Hi, I'm Richard England, Vicar of Crofton Parish. Some friends of mine were visiting recently and decided to go out fishing
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They had a frustrating night. They didn't catch anything, didn't get much sleep either
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I showed up the next morning with coffee for them and five minutes later a giant carp almost jumped into the net
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It was just a coincidence, but from now on I'm going to say that it was my arrival that caused the fish to bite
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There's a story in Luke's Gospel about a frustrating night of fishing on Lake Galilee
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When Jesus showed up the next morning and told the fishermen to put their nets out one more time
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they did so, and their nets were filled to the brim with so many fish the ropes almost broke
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That's the moment that Peter and his friends became Jesus' disciples, the very first followers of Christ
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For Christians, it's Jesus' presence that changed things for those disciples. A frustrating night became an amazing morning because of Jesus' presence
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And Christians believe that it's Christ's presence in our lives that makes the difference
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His presence helps us endure hardship. It turns battles into blessings, tests into testimonies
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and helps us serve others with his love and strength. What a difference his presence can make
