This poem was originally published in July, 2019, and it was inspired from artwork in a hotel room while traveling out west.
Most days, life experiences calming seas
Witnessing each moment, steady to see
God provides for us, through it all
Picking us up, even when we fall
Life moves along at its normal pace
Taking for granted, God’s free grace
Then, stormy seas appear in the west
Bringing worried looks, never the best
Life’s ship now encounters the storm
Feeling the sea’s fury, totally reborn
The storm smothers this helpless ship
Causing sure footing to slide and slip
Panic and worry fill helpless hearts
Asking God, may we try a restart?
Our boat takes on water, brisk and cold
Overwhelming our spirit, no longer bold
Has our Lord forsaken us at this time?
Sinking ship, as faith no longer climbs
Across the tempest sea, comes a voice
Calming the storm and sea, His choice
Our Lord and Savior walks over to thee
Releasing the terror caused by the sea
In an instant, the dark storm is gone
Restoring faith and hope, now strong
God prompts us to maintain our hope
Remaining faithful, steadies our boat
Calm or stormy seas, look straight ahead
Accepting God’s grace, always best said
Thank you Lord for being with us each day
Reminding us, Your Word points the way
Lovely poem. Yes sometimes we are looking for God’s rescue in some flashy way…yet we forget his voice is sufficient to resolve the matter for our higher good.
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Amen indeed! Suzette, I appreciate you sharing your perspective. Your words fill in the seams between the verses in this poem.
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Great is God’s faithfulness! Encouraging poem!
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Thanks Deborah. I always appreciate your perspective. God’s peace!
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Yes, His Word always points the way💞🙏
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In rough seas, when we feel like drowning or going under, he does walk to thee. How beautiful of a reminder of the faithfulness of God.
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I appreciate you sharing your own reflections from this poem. It truly adds greater insight to the poem’s words.
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Very timely for today. 🙏🏻
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Nina, I agree. I appreciate you reading and sharing. May you continue to feel God’s peace.
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Very good.
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Thank you Bonnie. This poem is one of my favorites from the summer of 2019.
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You are welcome.
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I especially appreciate this stanza, “God prompts us to maintain our hope
Remaining faithful, steadies our boat.” How timeless truth is! Blessings ♥
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Jacquie, I appreciate your perspective. Thanks so much for reading. Peace be with you.
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Blessings to you! ♥
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Amen to that.
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Indeed! Susie, I appreciate you reading and sharing. God’s peace to you and your husband.
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And with you also.
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Amen, thank you for the reminder, so as we walk through this world from day to day, that we too may never lose faith.
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Leola, I appreciate your perspective and personal witness. Thanks for sharing. Peace be with you.
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Blessings!!
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