The Mighty Sea

I wept before the mountain for it was so oppressively high.

I trembled before the mighty sea as it was too deep and wide.

I fell on my knees and offered a psalm; I gave forth my feeble plea.

The shadow of the mountain covered my weary face.

The roar of the mighty ocean stole my voice from me.

I then heard a voice well up from within my now silent heart.

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.

I then cried out above the roar of the raging mighty sea and simply said…

I am so weak and the mountain is so high; I think not another mile I can climb.

I then heard the voice roar above the din of the raging sea as it did say.

I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness; for I AM the Lord thy God and I will never forsake thee.

The shadows receded, the sea became like glass; the fear within succumbed as soft sleep came at last.

J. Allen Wilson © 6/10/08

Isaiah 41: 11-13

Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Behold, all they that were incensed against you shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with you shall perish. You shall seek them, and shall not find them, even them that contended with you: they that war against you shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nothing. For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.