I glide the waters in the comfort of my watercraft,
my eyes perceiving endless cumulonimbus.
Domineering and ominous,
a bolt of lightning strikes the body of the vast ocean.
The sea roars,
its eerie cries further awakening the clouds above me.
Clouds move and conceal
any remaining traces of the tranquil sky
Thunder,
the pounding of heaven.
Powerful winds howl through the waters;
cold air encourages goosebumps to rise
to the surface of my skin.
I hold tightly to my boat;
my arms tremble in fear as my boat rises
up!
and down.
For a second I am afraid I will not live.
And as I fearfully ride the tempest tides,
an unknown future threatening me,
foes on all sides
and the absence of those who were once
in agreement with me,
I am met with His gracious embrace.
And the waves become still.
That which is greater than myself
is what I am called to.
As He surrounds me like a peaceful storm,
I rest.
His grace is always near
and His authority absolute,
stilling the tempest of storms.
The great unknown fails to unsettle me
and in stillness I rest.
Inspired by song “Oceans” by Hillsong
The great unknown, where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep,
My faith will stand.
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours, and You are mine.
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me,
You’ve never failed, and You won’t start now…”