Courageous Joy, Phillipians 4:13 Options

[Windowmaker]

Courageous Joy

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Phillipians 4:13

Lost in the midst of this surging sea,
my home but torn from me
under the crushing waves of temptation.

Slowly, she sinks into the abyss
of all things in which I sought joy.

I cling to life upon the fallen mast,
the only remnant of the home I delighted
that has not forsaken me.

However, how quickly does water
pull at her precious pores,
beckoning reunion
in the woeful depths?

Alas, the last of home has fallen prey
to the arms of these unruly tides
to reunite with her longing helm.
Yet, through Christ I find,
I am not alone.

Over countless waves
I encountered the surge of death
yet I have not fallen prey.

Through this lesson alone,
I have found Him.
I have found faith.

In Him I have steadied
upon these waters ...saved.

He, my mast anew,
carries me onward.
Living by faith,
and awash in joy.
Confidant in circumstance.

Perhaps today I shall land
upon the shores of Heaven.
Which would be better?

I could not wish
for a better circumstance.
Saved life... saved for eternity?

The outcome for me in either life
is no less than sweet, sweet,
courageous joy...
Found only through Christ.

Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004

[LocoJay]

Amen! Thank you for sharing, beautiful write. What a hope
Have a great new year.

Jameson