Arrival

Photo by NOVA

Acclaim, achievement, advantage—
swift undercurrents all,
which used to sweep me away,
troubling the waters
of my wandering heart.

Now there are calm waters—
no angry tides attacking
the shores of life’s temptations.
Rather, gentle ripples unraveling
into the inlets and beaches of being.

Enjoying the currents and wind and rain—
content that my Creator will
cradle my sea of hopes.
Drinking in the sun and sky
and birds and beauty.

Don’t fight the wind or wake or weather—
the Lord is my destination.

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For me, sailing on a boat can be an analogy to life.

Verse one: Fighting swift undercurrents (facing wrong priorities, challenges or worries).

Verse two: The calm after the storms (producing peace, right priorities). Exploring inlets and beaches (meeting new people at each new port, learning new things).

Verse three: Holding on to hope (regardless of currents and wind and rain). Drinking in the beauty of nature (when everything in life is going well).

Verse four: Accepting all weather conditions (being content; the Lord is with me wherever I go).