Captain Jesus
By Rick Woodall
Don’t fret because you cannot control,
Waves in life - that stir your soul.
Troubled hearts - as the sea in the storm,
Make us weary with its scorn.
Rushing to the sandy shore,
Winds of change make them roar.
You stand and watch as they burst and push,
Taking control, like an ambush.
The raging waters in the inner self,
Rob the soul of precious wealth.
Water smashes onto the deck,
Life becomes a bitter wreck.
The ship begins to toss and turn,
Bringing on yet more concern.
Sails must drop. Pull the ropes,
Lost are all the dashing hopes.
But just when you think all is gone,
Stillness comes before the dawn.
You rise and thank Him with all your heart.
For controlling the stern and sketching the chart.
Maneuvering the ship can be so hard,
So please, don’t let down your guard.
When you have done all you can do,
Don’t forget who will get you through.
He stands with you against the waves.
Only He has the power to save.
His face stands strong against the wind.
My Captain Jesus who is my friend.
And he said to them, "Why are you
afraid, you of little faith?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds
and the sea; and there was a dead calm. They were amazed, saying,
"What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey
him?" - Matthew 8:26-27