Storm

Matthew 14:25-32

God I feel as though I am drowning and there is nothing that I can do.
I feel that the storm enrages around me and I have a hard time seeing you.
I don’t know how long I have been out here and have lost track of time
I hear you whisper in my ear, “I love you and you are mine.”
I ask, “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you on the water.”
“Come” you said, and I know that you are testing the faith of your daughter.
I stepped out of my boat and walked upon the rocky sea
I was focused on you and then suddenly became distracted by the angry storm surrounding me.
I slowly sink into the cold waters, and it makes my chest tighten so
It becomes harder to breathe and I feel the water come and go.
I see you in the distance and you are the reason that I have come.
You asked me to come and so I came and some times I feel luckier then some.
I look into your eyes and become lost in what I see
As I begin to sink your warm hand touches mine and I know that the chosen one is me.
I begin to rise onto the water despite the storm that is around
The ocean becomes quiet casting a peaceful sound.
You use me to show others why trials must exist
And those that are in the boat worship crying out, “Truly, you are the Son of God,” Truly you exist.