Life's Maelstroms

 

When we stand in the maelstrom
We often curse and cry.
Instead of asking for Your help
We blame You and ask why.  
 
When times are good we sail on by,
Thinking we’re in control.
It’s almost as if we can’t see
The picture, clear and whole.
 
It may be that times of distress
Are meant to teach us to
Stop thinking about “poor old me”
And turn our thoughts to You.
 
Acknowledge we aren’t in control
Of most that this life brings,
That we need You to guide us through
This life’s arrows and slings.
 
If we reach out to You in faith
Instead of rage or pride,
We find that we can withstand life
With You there by our side.
 
The tempest eases, the path clears,
And we find our way through.
Maybe the storms are meant to teach
Us how much we need You.
 
To show us that we’re not the one
Who’s in control each day,
But, He who is, stands close enough
To help us find the way.
 
There will be maelstroms, now and then,
That pop up in this life,
But You will always be the peace
We need to brave such strife.
 
Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.