OCEANS OF BLESSINGS

There’s a quietness by the seaside
Except for the ocean’s roar—
A sound that is relaxing
With a clamor felt for more.
The ocean’s distant horizon
Has an apparent tranquility—
One that is deceptive
Since there’s always a restless sea.

An hypnotic trance could be induced
Similar to a fireplace burning;
With waves and foam abundant,
The rolling sea is ever churning.
The call of the sea beckons us
To partake of its immensity,
Reminding us of our Creator
Who set boundaries for the sea.

We’re reminded that our sin,
Like the waters, covered the Earth;
But our God with grace abundant
Deigned to give us second birth.
Our sin was displaced from us
As far as the east is from the west;
Partaking of His sea of grace
With forgiveness and life we’re blessed.


C. R. Solomon
May 20, 2009