THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE

THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE

Lord, thank you for your compassion
And the assurance you'll always care
As the psalmist said, "If I go to the
Depths of hell, you are with me there"

And through this time of misery
Of both great loss and pain
I cry out, "Lord please hold on tight"
As the sea of life overwhelms me again

Just as the tide was ebbing
And I felt I could stand my ground
A bigger wave came crashing in
And started another round

 

 

So I opened up my Bible
Seeking solace and relief
And read again the book of Job
It brought some comfort from my grief

Not that I'm so righteous
But I place my trust in You
Knowing that whatever comes
You will see me through

 

Yet as this storm is raging
And I'm tossed to and fro
Sin and temptation filter through
In the undertow

As the storm rages fierce around me
I try to hold on tight
But the darkness is over-powering
And You seem to drift from my sight

Just as I feel too weary
Slipping beneath a wave
You tighten your grasp upon me
And I know my Lord, You save

 

(c)Ellen Hammond

Reviews

[Mark]

I've never read anyone who used water metaphors more skillfully than you, Ellen my friend! After over two weeks, I still can't get "The Sea Of Life" out of my mind, and this'un shall join that'un, I've no doubt.Throughout the Bible water has been used to represent danger, conquered by faith, weakened by fear (Peter), inevitability (Jonah) subservience (Jesus), love (Mary), and cleansing (Eunuch,et al), as well as many others. You, my dear, seem to have an encyclopedic knowledge of all ways water can heighten the Christian experience. Thank you simply doesn't seem enough!

[Sean Allen]

"Just as the tide was ebbing
And I felt I could stand my ground
A bigger wave came crashing in
And started another round"

This line brought Horatio Spafford's "it is well with my soul" to mind.
A beautiful poem you have written here my friend.

[Pratibha]

dear Ellen, now i know how you get your courage and faith. I was almost on the verge of losing it when I read ur message and this poem...i feel better already. Thanks Ellen...!!

[Susan]

WOW! you blew me away with this one... Holy Cow! a powerful and strong poem... I loved the images that you presented with the wording... a truly wonderful poem.

[Wicahpi]

A True Blessing, Ellen!
I most impressive write.
Thank you for sharing!
Peace n Light,
Wicahpi

[Anita B Jacques]

Oh Ellen, so true, I asked Our Lord so many times not to let go of my hand, I lost count. I feel like your poem was written for me, the tears are just pouring out. God bless you, Thank you for sharing with
Hugs....Annie

[Wildecat]

This is a very inspriational poem, thank goodness we have God in our corner. Thanks for sharing.

[Jinx's Heart]

Very inspirational of spiritual insight. I loved your metaphors--I'm a huge fan of metaphors in poetry. Very well done!