By the Sea

I hear the waves crash onto shore
And listen for Your voice
In Your presence, I desire nothing more
In the beauty of Your holiness, I rejoice

Ezekiel describes Your voice as rushing water
When I behold the vastness of the sea
I am reminded of Your sovereignty
I am the clay and You are the Potter

I look upon the grains of sand
I cannot number them in my hand
Your thoughts towards me are even more
Oh, my life and my heart, to my Savior I pour

I search for beautiful, whole shells as treasure
Only broken pieces lie under my feet
Then His voice speaks with love beyond measure
He begins to teach, and like Mary, I take a seat

Though broken, beautiful and unique is each shell
Even in my brokeness, He pursues me
inside this jar of clay, He desires to dwell
Oh, the lessons He teaches by the sea

The waves crash and I listen
His presence is always near
Upon the waters the sun does glisten
Be still, He is calling, do you hear?

A glimpse

A glimpse

The rough sea roared with power
Thunder, loud and fierce
Yet You, Oh Lord are my Strong Tower

I saw faces filled with fear
Yet, somehow with boldness I prayed
Knowing You were near

In the middle of the dread
By Your mighty hand
I knew I was being led
I would faithfully stand

I know the One who is sovereign over the sea
The raging waves shall not overtake me
He proved His love with each nail
In fire or rain, He will ever be Immanuel

The sea parted and I saw dry land
You were in the distance
And would soon be holding my hand

Yes, in the midst of the unknown
I saw a glimpse
A glimpse of You, like the morning dawn

A glimpse of You dressed in purple-white light
Glowing with love, power, and might

I could not contain my excitement
But, others did run and hide
With shame and fear from deep inside

They were not ready
We must proclaim now the good news
Before empty are the church pews

As with Jeremiah's cry
We must warn them of Satan's lie
Only Jesus can save!
His life and blood, He gave!

This was only a glimpse
A gift given in a dream
But, oh, so real did it seem!

One day it will be more
Not only a glimpse
That day I will truly soar
The day I see You face to face
All because of Your amazing grace.

Until then I'll hold onto this vision
And lead others to that saving decision.
Oh,but, one day soon with You I will be
Forever and ever and for all eternity!