FINDING HOME

Gloria Phifer

Dwelling Place.

The night was black. Lightning flashed and thunder sounded around me.

The wind blew violently. I shuttered within. 

I was lost in the storm.

wrapping my coat around me, I stumbled forward...

there was no path to follow.

A light flickered, advancing toward me.

My footsteps wandered on...forward to the Light...my only Hope.

the wind waged war against me, buffeting my way

The Light was coming closer and a pathway emerged before me.

I followed until I reached...

A dwelling made of Rock...

A Door opened and I entered.

The Door closed against all outside forces.

The Light shone so brightly there were no shadows...

I was enveloped in the warmth of The Light...held tenderly...

 I was safe in the Shelter of Love. Calmness and peace settled

over me. 

I was Home.

Jesus is my forever Home. He is my Shelter, my Dwelling Place,

my Refuge. My safety.

 Once I was lost, but now I am found.

WALK ON THE WATER

 

WALK ON THE WATER

Gloria Phifer

                                                 

            The night was dark as pitch.  The waves roared and the wind blew as a gale.  The

Stars were blotted from view.  My boat rose and fell with each force of the waves.  My

Heart pounded with fear.   I was alone on the sea.

            Walking on the water, Jesus came to me.  In my terror I did not recognize Him.  His

Reassuring voice spoke comfort to my troubled heart, "Don't be afraid."

            "Lord, if it's You, let me come to you on the water."

            "Come," He invited.

            The waves were turbulent and the wind fierce.  With my eyes on Jesus, I stepped out of the rocking boat.  The water was cold but stable under my feet.  As I looked at Jesus,

The natural became supernatural.  He made the waves to become calm before me and I

Walked on the roughness of my sea.  In the storms of life, He bids me walk on the water, with faith in Him.

                                                            When waves roar and the wind is fierce,

                                                            Walk on the water with faith in Me.

                                                    When gale winds blow and the stars are blotted from view,

                                                            Walk on the water with faith in Me.

When you fear you are sinking and your circumstances look bleak,

                                                            Walk on the water with faith in Me.

Though the storm blows hard and the sails on the ship are blown away,

                        Walk on the water with faith in Me.

                         I Am the stabilizing force

                                                             I Am the calmer of the sea

                                                             I Am the safety in the storm

                                                                        Walk on the water to Me.