Stephan McBride Poet Free verse

Anchor

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 6:19?-?20 NIV

In darkness once drifting away
No control of the direction of the sail
Ropes had all came untied
To and fro tossed back and forth
Never reading the map before leaving
Believed in my own guidance 
You have heard men hate asking for directions 
Would rather drive in circles 
Not the first time I would
Have to learn the hard way
But in this moment when seeking guidance
In knowing there was something I was missing 
All , became calm with a new vision 
An anchor grabbed my soul in an instant
Having Jesus to pull up the curtain
From then on excited to be a crew member 
Who else could control the wind
And bring the mind to ease in Stillwater.
Many others try to convince
There boat is faster 
Some say there's holds more people
Some might say this one is unsinkable
We have the best metals one could buy
In response, saying this one was made
Without the hands of man 
Are things to parrish 
When one has found the true one
Stay in it for this one is heading home.
All glory to Jesus in being
The anchor unto a soul to cling to

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.
Ephesians 4:14 NIV

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Valsa George May 31, 2023 at 9:03 AM There are false prophets who will lure us to think that, with them, there are answers to all our problems. But they can only misguide us . Most of us rely on our own power. But know that Jesus is our saving vessel and anchor. Without him, we can never reach our destination. Beautiful poem dear Stephan!

Alexis Y. May 30, 2023 at 9:50 PM Hi Stephan, Once again you penned a life-giving poem. What an anchor he is. One of my favorite gospel songs is “ My Soul Is Anchored”. When I read one of your poems, it's likened to attending Bible study. Thanks for continuing to shine your light on the Soup-Alexis Stephan McBride June 1, 2023 at 8:01 PM All glory to God, it's through Him , His word brought forth this new creation, just trying to share what Christ has done within to encourage another to seek , May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Anne-Lise Andresen May 27, 2023 at 12:42 PM - A lovely description, Stephan ... "an anchor gripped my soul in an instant" :) - hugs Stephan McBride May 27, 2023 at 2:05 PM All glory to God , for revealing His presence unto ones which seek , : ) hugs May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Kim Rodrigues May 27, 2023 at 6:43 AM Forever is meaningful when it has no pain, death, no sin and the greatest King and kingdom to look forward to. How can we not praise our Savior Lord and King! My husband once dove a shipwreck. A British guy bragged how the one door was still intact to which my husband said, “…but they sank!” What are we holding onto? God bless you always, dear saint of the Lord! ~ your sister in Christ Jesus Stephan McBride May 27, 2023 at 9:34 AM Thanks for the great story, what a blessing to read. May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )