My Weakened State

As the waves rush over crashing down whatever is in its path So do the things of this world crash down, bruising and tearing my life I struggle to get to calmer waters only to be drug out again with the tide Weak I grow with each attempt growing so tired, my body becomes limp Then like a mighty RAGE beneath me I am thrown to shore where it is safe My body battered and torn by the experience shaky and trembling, I lay there to rest Through the bleak coldness of the night shelter is given me, by what I see not Humbly I accept it, gratefully I cherish it like a warm blanket made just for me As the sun rises, and the sand warms life returns to my soul and body Strength builds ... and hunger increases I set out looking to satisfy my being My hunger is not for food of this world it seeks a more gratifying feast not found here No, not anywhere of this world, but in the WORD there my spirit feeds and replenishes my soul O’ Lord, for if you had not raised me from the depths I would have surely perished Your loving arm reached down and pushed me to safety Your love called life back to my body In you I live, through you I love by your hand I wish to serve With you I walk, and because of you I am Thank you, Lord, thank you