When the Oceans Roar

She loved the serene brutality of the ocean

The feeling of the electrifying power

That surged through her veins

When the frigid waters enveloped her

The smell of the fresh salty air revivified her

The cool wind breeze enticed her

The seagulls in the dark blue sky

Glide across the water, flapping their wings in unison to one another

Escaping the water’s forceful crest

The wind carries the foamy white waves into the rocks

Creating a formidable splash

Her feet penetrate deeper and deeper into the sand

As she stands there

Listening intently to the sound of the ocean’s roar 

The water is her refuge

And God is her stronghold

When oceans roar

That is her calling

God calls her to deep waters

Wave after wave His love crashes over her

He gives her courage

He makes her brave

God is like an ocean

We cannot know Him by His surface

Our relationship with the Lord is not limited

To just one thing

To truly know Him

We must know everything about Him

Just like the ocean is much more than an exquisite painting

God is much more than a being that we simply acknowledge exists

He has the power to calm stormy seas

He has the righteousness to establish inner peace

He has the grace to drown our pain

He has the steadfast love to wash over us

He has the genuine compassion to keep us above the waves

When oceans roar

That is her calling

God calls her to the unknown seas

As wave after wave crashes over her

She is reminded of His unwavering love

When her feet begin to sink deeper and deeper she does not fear

For she knows her God is holding her

She is made courageous

She is molded in bravery

Dauntlessness is interlaced with perseverance

In her fiery soul

When oceans roar

She hears God’s voice

She feels His presence

She embraces it

The water soaks her skin and its coolness sends shivers up her spine

She is filled with peace and her heart is no longer weary of longing

She’s found her calling

She’s found her foundation

Her God is what holds her

His love is what sustains her

All her worries are washed away

She has found her purpose

And though she has fears

Her foundation is established in the One True King

Who will conquer all of her worry and despair

Courage is within her

And this is made known to her

Time and time again

When the oceans roar