Tag: storms

Swift Storms

by Pete, posted in Daily Prompt, Poetry

I watch as ships go sailing by
Waves undulate below them
The crew members are calm and sure
The water tends to soothe them

Storm clouds gather in the west
They travel swiftly eastward
The undulation of the waves
Begins to toss them forward

The swiftness of the storm was fierce
And waves capsized their ship
As far as they were out to see
The ship was not equipped

My life can mimic this short tale
The storms can come upon me
My faith can undulate with doubt
That God will come and save me

But if my faith is placed in Christ
He will equip me daily
He’ll calm the sea and give me peace
When trouble comes to me

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Undulate

Into Your Arms

by Pete, posted in Poetry

You have led me day and night
Through a long and stormy life
Kept me safe when trouble loomed
Gave me hope when I felt doomed

Every day you guide my steps
When I woke and when I slept
You were watching for my soul
Picked me up when I was low

I long to see your face
To be held in your embrace
From this world I need escape
Into your arms

Grace was strong when I fell down
All the way your love abounds
Mercy flowed down from your throne
You never left me alone

I could feel your constant joy
Caused my heart to overflow
Inner peace was always there
You went with me everywhere

I long to see your face
To be held in your embrace
From this world I need escape
Into your arms

Lord I want to see you
Lord I want to hear you
Lord I want to hold you
In my arms forever

I long to see your face
To be held in your embrace
From this world I need escape
Into your arms
In the end you’ll carry me
Up to heaven where I‘ll be
With you for eternity
Lifting up your name

He Does

by Pete, posted in Poetry

Who names the stars one by one
Who tames the wind and lights the sun
Who calms the sea when storms rage on
He does

Who sounds the thunder for all to hear
Who brings the dawn for birds to cheer
Who adorns earth with flowers to wear
He does

Almighty God creator
Ruler of heaven and earth
All that He does
Displays His great love
Lift up your praise
All of your days
Tell all the world what He does

Who sees your tears and wipes them away
Who hears your words when you silently pray
Who walks beside you by night and by day
He does

Who heals your wounds and eases your pain
Who brings you peace when turmoil rains
Who lifts our faith so doubt can’t remain
He does

He came to earth to set us free
Gave His life on Calvary
Rose to life and victory
All for you all for me

Who forgives sin and shows us sweet grace
Who showers mercy and to all who obey
Who loves us more than words can say
He does

Almighty God creator
Ruler of heaven and earth
All that He does
Displays His great love
Lift up your praise
All of your days
Tell all the world what He does
Just praise Him!

Sweet Peace

by Pete, posted in Poetry

My soul has days that worry looms
Inside my mind I’m filled with gloom
It seems I can’t find rest from fear
Then suddenly your peace appears

Peace sweet peace
Overwhelms me like a flood
Peace sweet peace
Was provided by your blood

The storms of life are gathered ‘round
My feet seem stuck in sinking ground
I pray to God my path to clear
He hears my cry and peace appears

Peace sweet peace
Overwhelms me like a flood
Peace sweet peace
Was provided by your blood

The wind will howl and shake the trees
The waves will roll incessantly
Then Jesus comes and calms the seas
He leaves me with His gentle peace

Peace sweet peace
Overwhelms me like a flood
Peace sweet peace
Was provided by your blood

He said my peace I leave with you
Let not your heart be troubling you
Don’t be afraid my peace is more
Than this world ever can afford

Peace sweet peace
Overwhelms me like a flood
Peace sweet peace
Was provided by your blood

I Give You Praise 

by Pete, posted in Poetry, Praise

I give you praise for you are holy

I give you praise you are Devine

I give you praise from deep within me

I give you praise for you are mine

I give you praise my words exalt you

I give you praise for all your ways

I give you praise your plans are perfect

I give you praise you count my days

And when the sun is set 

And the day is done

I lift my eyes to you

I know I’ll overcome

Through any trial

Or storm that gathers

I lift my praise 

You see me through

I give you praise in every season

I give you praise in every storm

I give you praise when life’s a struggle

I give you praise and you bring calm

All my days I lift my voice

In praise to you dear Lord 

All my days you are the one

I worship and adore 

And when the sun is set 

And the day is done

I lift my eyes to you

I know I’ll overcome

Through any trial

Or storm that gathers

I lift my praise 

You see me through

I give you praise

Surviving The Tempest

by Pete, posted in Poetry

I’ll weather the storm
Because you own the weather
You send the wind and the rain
So when dark clouds roll
And life seems too dreary
I’ll know you control the day

I’ll survive the tempest
For you own the sea
The wind and waves obey
So when I’m adrift
And I think I might drown
I’ll know you will guide my way

There’s nothing can come my way
That you do not rule the day
I trust you alone
Through all of life’s storms
I know you will guide my way

I’ll get through this trial
For you are my guide
You urge me to keep going on
So when hard times come
And I’m ready to quit
I know that you’ve just begun

There’s no situation
No storm and no sea
That can ever topple this ship
For you hold me up
When I think I’ll fall
I daily depend on your grip

There’s nothing can come my way
That you do not rule the day
I trust you alone
Through all of life’s storms
I know you will guide my way

I See The Lighthouse

by Pete, posted in Poetry

I’ve been wand’ring in this ship of mine for many years
I’ve been tossed from stormy sea to stormy sea
I cannot seem to find safe harbor anywhere
There is no rest for wicked men like me

The fog comes rolling in so thick I cannot see the bow
And I hear the splashing of the billowed waves
I know the land is close and I fear a crash ahead
When a light breaks through to guide me safe

I see the lighthouse
Standing tall and strong
Guiding me to safety from the storm
I see the lighthouse
The light shines on me
Now I’m safe into the harbors arms

In life we have these stormy days come all too much
We wonder if we’re strong enough to bear
By ourselves it seems we struggle from one day to the next
Often we’re not getting anywhere

When the storms of life surround you. there’s a lighthouse here for you
That shines a light to guide you on your way
His name is Jesus Christ, He died to give you life
And to help you through your struggles everyday

He is the lighthouse
Always there for you
Ask Him now to shine His light on you
He is the lighthouse
He will save your soul
His arms will be safe harbor just for you