“Oceans” and Fear

I cannot think of any place that I am more uncomfortable than in the ocean waters.  It’s deep, it’s dark, it’s powerful and it can be unpredictable.  In fact uncomfortable is a severe understatement, fear is probably a more accurate term.  That being said, I love the beach, I love the sound of the waves, and I love to sail, but being in the ocean itself requires a lot of encouragement.

For the last few days, this song has been at the forefront of my mind, even find myself singing it when I am alone.  I like that it portrays a picture of taking steps of faith in the face of something that in reality I actually fear.  The imagery that through faith God will keep my head above the waves and through complete trust, set aside fear and He will let me walk on water.  I am not sure that there is more to it than that, but I thought I would share the song.  I like to close my eyes and sing this song back to God as a prayer and a praise, you should try it!

Lyrics:

You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will standAnd I will call upon Your name
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 grace abounds in deepest waters
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

So I will call upon Your name
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

[6x]
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior

I will call upon Your name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine

One response to ““Oceans” and Fear”

  1. […] Concurrently with my conviction to seek Matthew 11:28 in my life, I recognized a need to be more discipline in the practice to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2Cor.10:5).  This can be a challenge with our sinful flesh, but I found it easier with these practical changes.  So now I found myself with more time to spend with God, more time for quiet, and less brain clutter which allowed me to focus on God, meditate on His word and distinguish convictions of His Spirit from the impulses or instincts of my flesh.  My journey inward had brought me to this point of clarity where God would shine a light on barriers to my faith, which was necessary if I were ever going to walk with Him in deeper waters. […]

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