You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep My faith will stand - Oceans, Hillsong United Ever listened to a song on repeat over and over? About a year or so ago, my song was Oceans. I hadn't listened to it in a while, and when it came up on shuffle on Spotify tonight, I knew that it was exactly what I needed to hear. We all go through waves in our lives and we never really know which wave we are going to get. There are the really large waves that we are somewhat prepared for. Normally, we aren't prepared for how strong the wave might be, but at least we can see and know it is coming. Then, there are the waves that have an undertow. They look nice and we don't think they can hurt us, but they end up packing in a lot more punch and sometimes being more painful than the large waves because we weren't prepared. Finally, there are small waves that are there to show us that even though the ocean may be rough, it can't be rough forever. Although we may not have a clue which wave we are going to get, we know who controls the oceans and the waves. God does. And he won't lead you through anything you can't handle. I firmly believe everything happens for a reason. God has a plan for each one of our lives. Although we look for happiness and fun, we need to appreciate the struggles and challenges because those situations allow us to grow. Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. We all go through the highs and lows of life. Some days it might seem like we are just getting swept away with negativity and the lows. When everything in your life seems to be going wrong, cling to God and to the life he has given us. Oceans by Hillsong reminds us to step out in faith and trust and depend on God more than ever. Oceans paints a picture of the way Peter felt when he walked on water. Matthew 14:25-33 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” I want to be like Peter. Peter trusted in God to walk OUT on the water. He didn't take a floatie with him, he didn't beg God for another way, but he had faith that God would rescue him from the storm and waves. This past year, I have definitely felt very scared in my life about what I felt that God was leading me to do. I have felt intimidated and very worried about the road ahead. There have been times where I have dodged God's path for me. In Matthew 14:30, Peter got scared and asked for the Lord's hand. I am definitely guilty of this. Instead of leaping forward and trusting God fully, I sometimes wait for a sign or want to wait until everything is completely calm. When Peter lost sight of God, he started sinking. When God came back to Peter's eyes, he was completely fine. I don't want to sink, I don't want to lose sight of God. Join with God, ride the waves of life and keep your eyes above the waves. Trust in Him to take control and "lead you where your trust is without borders." So I will call upon Your name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine
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