Prerequisite to Peter’s Leadership

Inspired by the Gospel song, “Precious Lord, Take My hand,”
by Thomas A. Dorsey

Prerequisite to Peter’s leadership

On the boat, on the sea,
Jesus walks next to me.
It was calm on rough seas as Christ’s feet
tests our faith, opens eyes.
Not a ghost, no disguise.

Refrain: This your rock, O my Lord, you lead me

“Can I come, can we talk,”
I ask Him as He walks.
He says, “Come,” walk to me; wow my feet
on surface, I receive,
still the wind does perceive.

Refrain: This your rock, O my Lord, you lead me

The persist of pied waves
scared me straight, I’m not brave.
As I sink, I cry out to the Lord.
“Help me, please!” A strong grasp.
“Thank you, Lord,” as I gasp.

Refrain: This your rock, O my Lord, you lead me

Safe and sound, as we rock
in the boat; we’re His flock.
Our shepherd brought our boat straight to shore.
We’re in awe of His works.
There’s no doubt, there are perks.

Refrain: This your rock, O my Lord, you lead me

Still warm hands, unsettling.
Christ’s whipping, deafening.
Deny Him? How could I! How I weep.
He forgives readily,
As Christ loves steadily.

Refrain: This your rock, O my Lord, you lead me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 12/14/2024 3:17:00 PM
A faithful poem and poem full of faith - I could really sense the power in your vulnerability
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/14/2024 8:05:00 PM
Thank you, Paige :)
Date: 12/12/2024 3:01:00 PM
Jesus is all that we need in life. He paid the ultimate price in loving us. Praise him and love him. Loved reading this Kim a favorite for me...
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/13/2024 2:52:00 PM
Thank you! Glad it was a favorite for you. Blessings, Mike!
Date: 12/12/2024 1:52:00 AM
We are all human. We need to be humble and trust in Jesus. A clever poem.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/12/2024 5:39:00 AM
Thank you, Victor! Bless you and Merry Christmas!
Date: 12/11/2024 10:30:00 AM
How could I deny for it would be a lie, When i see you suffering, i cannot stop my crying, Jesus I love thee, As i am also me. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/11/2024 6:34:00 PM
Thanks for your lovely outcry. This year I thought about Jesus’ tears as he was beaten and crucified. How well he knows our suffering, taking the beating we deserved. Hugs, blessings, and Merry Christmas, dear Jennifer!
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