A Poem And A Song

“Away”

As I knelt beside the river

I gazed into the moving waters

Searching for a glimpse of my reflection.

These healing waters refused to indulge me

And I found no trace of myself in their depths
Nor anything resembling me in the least.

What I did find in that river

Was something I never knew was there

But had indirectly been looking for all my life.

I found myself in my Father’s eyes.

I saw myself, for the first time, the way He sees me

And for once in my life I was precious and beautiful

And it didn’t matter what anyone else thought.

As I listened to the river

I prayed a heartfelt prayer

Asking for the renewal of my soul.

I know the waters must have heard me

For the sound of the rushing current changed

And the river began to flow a different path.

This new path was filled with pebbles and stones

And even some very large rocks that no doubt

Sliced the water’s surface in two when tossed in its course.

I looked upon these creations with fondness

As I walked beside the river

And I silently prayed, “Wash me away Lord and make me new.”

"⁴ We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." --Romans 6:4

"Be Still" - music and lyrics by Wendy Mae

Verse 1:

I feel You when the wind blows

It's the way You let me know You're there

You know when the sparrow falls

And You can hear my heart calling:

CHORUS:

"I need You Lord

To take my fears away

I need to trust Your will."

I hear You Lord

You whisper when You say,

"My Child, peace...be still."

Verse 2:

I feel You when the sun shines

It's the way Your glory lights my soul

But even when there's dark days

You can hear my heart saying:

CHORUS:

"I need You Lord

To take my fears away

I need to trust Your will."

I hear You Lord

You whisper when You say,

"My Child, peace...be still."

"Be still and know that I am God..." --Psalm 46:10