Guys:
There are some things happening in my life right now that I cannot explain. One example: There are times that i struggle to write things that have value, and other times the message flows out of my head as if I am transcribing the thoughts of another. It is so effortless, I can't really take credit for the piece.
A few months ago, I spent some time talking to a friend who was struggling, as we all do from time to time. I wrote some phrases down on a piece of paper, then decided to go at it and finish. The final result was so far removed from what I had originally thought about. Here it is. Enjoy.
Safe Harbor
When you find yourself in stormy seas,
Life or death, a slight matter of degrees.
When the howling winds refuse to abate,
Unsure of your direction, which course to take.
The new moon is hidden behind angry clouds,
Whitecaps break mercilessly across your bow.
Your compass of no use, broken long ago
Searching for the North Star’s light to show.
Don’t lose all hope with the darkening sky
I can’t save you, though given the chance, I’d try.
Your Savior is there, your soul is safe.
His hand reaches out for yours to take.
To lead you to safe harbor in His arms.
Safe harbor is there in His arms.
The rocks and sand bars demand your freight.
The Deceiver stands ready, your very soul to take.
Safe harbor is there, a protected cove.
Let the oceans rage outside of those
Whose only wish to sink your ship of dreams.
Set your own course, to find any means
To reach safe harbor, in His arms.
Safe harbor is there in His arms.
Don’t lose all hope with the darkening sky
I can’t save you, though given the chance, I’d try.
Your Savior is there, your soul is safe.
His hand reaches out for yours to take.
To lead you to safe harbor in His arms.
Safe harbor is there in His arms.
When the seas beat hard against your ship,
When your decision’s made you’ve had enough of it.
You feel abandonment is your only choice.
Don’t do it, listen to your inner voice.
Uncertainty and doubt are your enemy now.
Your courage and faith will show you how.
To change your course, to point your bow
To reach safe harbor in His arms.
Don’t lose all hope with the darkening sky
I can’t save you, though given the chance, I’d try.
Your Savior is there, your soul is safe.
His hand reaches out for yours to take.
To lead you to safe harbor in His arms.
Safe harbor is there in His arms.
When the North Wind screams on a moonless night.
Your emotions gaining in confusion and fright.
A steady hand needed to beat back the worst.
You mutter ‘to hell with the Seaman’s Curse.’
On the horizon, it’s there, a distant light!
You may reach it, if you try, you just might.
To reach safe harbor there in His arms.
Safe harbor is there in His arms.
Don’t lose all hope with the darkening sky
I can’t save you, though given the chance, I’d try.
Your Savior is there, your soul is safe.
His hand reaches out for yours to take.
To lead you to safe harbor in His arms.
Safe harbor is there in His arms.
© 2013