Standing on the precipice,

I am paralyzed by the sound.

~~~

Unable to move

or

even

think,

the waves of fear and grief crash over me 

like a tsunami.

~~~

Overpowering.

Taking over and completely

subduing,

submerging.

~~~

Drowning,

I can see through the crystal clear water

that wants to fill my lungs with death:

There is Light.

There is Hope.

~~~

There is a hand that reaches into my soul

and pulls me out. 

Strong, powerful hands that 

control the wind and waves,

He reaches down

and take my hand.

~~~

My Rescuer,

my Redeemer,

my Refuge.

He has planted my feet

 in a safe place.

The Solid Rock.

“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock.”  Matthew 7:24-25

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“I waited patiently for the Lord, and He turned to me and heard my cry for help. He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.” Psalm 40:1-3 

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“Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken. My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock. My refuge is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.”  Psalm 62:5-8