through

Opening Prayer: “Your path led through the sea, O Lord, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen.” (Psalm 77:19)  Help me to resist the temptation to go around, because when I am willing to go through the sea, or through the mighty waters, when I am willing to trust myself completely to your love and care, then you can do amazing things in and through me.  O Lord, help me to trust in you.  Amen. 

Scripture: Psalm 77:13-20

Journal: How are you being tempted to try and go around the sea these days, rather than through it?  Where do you think God wants you to go?  Will you?

Reflection:

     through

   psalm 77:19

if i’m honest

i must admit

that there are times

i would rather just

go around

it’s easier

but your path is 

rarely the easy one

your path always seems

to lead through the sea

through the mighty waters

through must be 

better than around

because through is

the place of dependence

the place of surrender

the place of trust

so may i never miss

the beauty and goodness 

of the way through

by constantly trying

to find a way

around

Prayer

Closing Prayer: O Lord, give me the grace and the strength and the courage to go through the sea, and through the mighty waters, even when I cannot see your footprints.  Help me to live a life of unflinching trust in your unfailing love.  Amen.