Walking on Water

I feel myself sinking.

Lord, I am so afraid!

Please help! Somebody help!

"Keep your eyes on me."

I close my eyes. I take a deep breath.

I open my eyes and lock them with yours.

Author and creator.

Beginning and end.

Who could know my heart better than you do?

Waves are rising.

Skies are black.

Fear is crippling.

Still, I know,

somewhere down deep in my soul,

You are good.

You always have been.

You always will be.

I will not drown.

I repeat it out loud:

"Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. Jesus."

You are every answer.

You are every need.

I will trust in you.

I will praise you louder when the pain cuts deeper.

I will not drown.