Hope for the Heavy Heart

Hope for the Heavy Laden

Some days I am a little dinghy getting battered by the onslaught on the tumultuous sea.  I forget who is Master of the waves, and I try to set my own course.  Heavy hearted, I’m weighed down and unable to bear the burden of my sin.

As the waves batter me, I remember.  I remember I am sin sick.  I see the dark sea of my desperate unrighteousness.

Fear and Suspicion flank my sides.  I’ve forsaken ties and untethered from all true companions who know the Way.

Close to drowning, I cry out May Day to the Master.  I confess I need Him to lighten my load.    I surrender the helm.

In the aftermath, He reminds me I have an anchor that holds in any storm.   I acknowledge again that He alone will chart my course.

I sail on in hope.

 

I am joining She Read Truth today and sharing “Hope for the Heavy Heart,” a reflection on Psalm 38.
Photo Credit:  Bern Altman, via SXC

 

 

6 Comments

  1. This compelling image of the beat up boat in the calmest of waters is grabbing me this morning, Lyli. And all I can think of is Jesus, whispering ‘peace, be still …’

    May He calm your heart with the sweet power of His presence today, my friend.

    Hugs.

  2. LOVE this!! I had a hard time for most of the week and had decided I wasn’t posting…again! But then late Thursday night it seemed the Lord gave me a thought when I read it for the “umpteenth” time! 🙂 Blessings for this encouraging post Lyli. ♥

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