The world usually pays attention to those who are intelligent and with high IQs.
And if those who are intelligent and have high IQs are also eloquent and articulate, the world will hang on to their words.
Because what they say may be profound and thought-provoking, and may also be motivating.
But St. Peter is not usually portrayed as belonging to this class of people.
On the contrary, he is a lowly fisherman with presumably little education.
He is also portrayed as impulsive and saying things that will put him into a difficult situation.
His impulsiveness was shown in the gospel as he asks Jesus to tell him to walk towards Jesus on the water.
So the Lord Jesus tells him to come, but as soon as he felt the force of the wind, he took fright and began to sink.
It is at this moment, that St. Peter cried out a short and profound prayer: Lord! Save me!
And with that Jesus pulled St Peter out of the water.
That short humble prayer which has just three words was enough for the Lord to stretch out His hand to save St. Peter.
St. Peter may be remembered for many things, but today we learn this prayer from him.
Let us say this prayer everyday, and say it especially when we are sinking into danger and trouble.
May we feel the Lord’s saving hand, just like St. Peter did.