Calm, in God's Control

CALM, in GOD'S CONTROL

Life is never easy. Sometimes, stormy circumstances cause me to fret and worry. I wonder what the future will be. I wonder what others think of me. As I learn... truly learn ... that God is in control, I find my heart resting in His plan.

I have a small sailboat, in which I have scooted about Searsport Harbor a little. Once time, I was having a wonderful time skipping over the sparkling waves, when the wind picked up. I began having a hard time controlling the sail. I was afraid. I knew that one wrong move could throw me into the cold dark water. I made it back to shore, but I was shaken.

Another time, my brother, an experienced sailor, suggested we go sailing on a blustery afternoon. Even though the waves were splashing over my back, I had no fear.

Why?

What was the difference?

I felt safe. I knew I was in good hands.

I didn't fear while my brother was in control.

As I learn to trust the Lord with my life, I find that I am not afraid of the waves in my life. My God is in control.

WHISPERS

I could not hear

His voice in the hurried

Rush of the day.

With frets and fear

Pushing to the front of

The wild fray.

Buzzers and gears

Clanging, honking, roaring

In frenzied array.

I could not hear

His voice in the hurried

Rush of the day

When moonlight clear-

Ly bathes the world with calm

Soothing sweet saches,

Gentle woodland deer

Feed in quiet pastures

Near their Shepherd stay.

I could now hear

His whispers in the quiet

Hush of the day.

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