A PSALM
Holy is the Lord Almighty
He is worthy to be praised
We live in a fallen world
Where sin and death abound
But you O’ God are merciful
And You love us and want your best for us
But we O’ God are so afraid
So afraid to surrender
Because the enemy of our soul deceives
Deceives us into thinking our way is better
We are like a man drowning in the sea
Fighting with all of our strength as the waves wash over us
And You come to save us
But as a drowning man often does
In our panic we fight and struggle
And we strike out at You
You who desire to hold us above the waves
And You say, “Stop fighting. I’ve got you. I’m here to save you.
Let me pull you to the shore. You don’t have to struggle anymore.”
These waters are washing away the grime
There is safety in surrender
The fight is not yours to fight
Relax and float on the water
If you relax, you will float
And I can pull you to the shore
Safe and secure in my arms
Rest in me all you who struggle
And I will lift you up above the waves
And I will carry you to a safe place
When we struggle in the waters
The waters produce resistance
And the resistance wears us out
But the very thing that can wear us out can lift us up
So we must lie back, relax and breathe
Breathe peacefully and let the waters support us in our surrender
And let the waters cleanse us and refresh us
And let the waters hydrate our thirsty souls
And let you, O’God, pull us home to safety
You wrap your arms under our arms
And we lay our head back on your shoulder
As you pull us to our safe destination on the shore
Save us O’God
When we are powerless to save ourselves
Rescue me O’ God
I don’t have to fight and struggle in the water
“Not by power or by might but by my Spirit,” says the Lord
OUR PRAYER
Father God, you are good. You are our refuge, our ever present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). Help us to lay our battles at your feet and trust that you will fight on our behalf. Allow us to feel the security and peace that comes with resting in the promises of your Word. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Scriptures for Meditation
~ Psalm 4:8
In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.
~ Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the Lord
and he will sustain you;
he will never let
the righteous be shaken.
~ Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.
~ Psalm 37:3
Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
~ Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Thank You so very much for the word that is in your heart to share with so many I’m forever grateful.
Thank you so much for the encouragement! May God touch you deeply and continue to reveal His heart and love for you! You are so precious to Him!
I love this. Especially “I don’t have to fight & struggle in the water”. Really something to consider…that we can choose a different way, when things get difficult, I don’t have to struggle, I have a rescuer, a hope, a confidant, a comforter and a promise maker/keeper. I can go to him with my struggles and He takes that thing and brings light into it.
Also, love this song, hadn’t heard it before. Thanks for sharing!
Amen! He is so amazingly faithful and wants to use our trials to reveal Himself as our Hope and Trust! I have this song on repeat! Love what God is doing in and through worship in this hour! May the Lord bless you and keep you and pour His love and Spirit out on you!
This creates a very vivid mental picture that I can relate to and remember. How wonderful it is to have a God that wants us to let go and let Him. I strive to take Him up on His invitation and trust in Him to handle whatever I struggle with.
Amen! Praying God lavishes you with His love and equips you with all that you need to run your race with Him in all the fullness and joy He has for you!