CRASHING WAVES

written by Donna (Ensign) Woods

James 1: 6

"But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt,

because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea,

blown and tossed by the wind."

Tossed about on a deadly sea.

Waves threaten to devour me.

Luring, pull of the powerful deep

My soul it longs to steal and keep.

Waves crashing with deadly force

Confused and frightened----I'm off course.

The ocean's deafening pulse beats

As it lurches, grabs and retreats

Grabbing, pulling, consuming me

With no desire to set me free.

Waves scream in devilish delight

As it swells and crashes, it blocks my sight.

Salt sprays hiss and sting

....As demons of the deep squeal and sing.

Covered with this world's mossy slime

I stand accused of sinful crime.

On slippery rocks, I cannot stand

I cry out for the Father's hand

As I'm being grabbed and swept away

With faith-filled hope....I pray.

"PEACE, BE STILL"...I hear Him call

As demonic waves retreat and fall.

He's saved me, once again

From the crashing waves of sin.

He scoops me up in loving arm

Rescues from waves of harm.

He places me on peaceful sand

Holding me...so I can stand.

Reminding me of my place.....

He whispers,"CONTINUALLY SEEK MY FACE."

"NEVER RUN AHEAD OF ME...

OR BE LURED BY THE CRASHING WAVES OF THE SEA."