In deepest waters.when it "looks" unlikely, when you "feel" like giving up, when you are afraid and hope seems lost, when it's hard and your joy is stolen.this is when Psalm 32:7-8 NLT comes in. When our eyes are fixed we are able to see ourselves through the eyes of Christ, laying aside the opinions of others and the need to impress because we know Who we belong to! When our eyes are fixed our faith is activated, it sets in motion supernatural power that enables us to do what we normally would never be able to do in our own strength! When our eyes are fixed we are able to rest in His embrace, no matter the waves or oceans of life. When our eyes are fixed our f aith becomes the spark that ignites the impossible and causes it to become possible. People whose minds are no longer governed by what makes sense! In order to have crazy faith and no longer be governed by what makes sense our eyes have to be fixed. I've also learned that "eyes on Jesus" is the Bible's proven antidote to growing weary, to losing heart, or to giving up. I've learned that when I am totally focused on the Lord and keeping my eyes above the "waves" of opinions, people, circumstances, or even MYSELF, that's when my faith stands strong without wavering. I often find myself saying, " Raven, t he job that God has called you to do is greater than your ability! Stop relying on your own strength and START RELYING ON HIS!" Friend, during this particular run, I thought about the many times I claimed to be trusting and relying on the Lord when all the while I was trusting and relying on myself. My feet may fail if I lean on my own understanding, not acknowledging the Lord who promises to make my paths strait. I've learned that my feet may fail if I depend on my own strength and ability and not on God's. The future the great unknown where feet may fail. It makes us excited, happy, but at times if not looked at properly through Eyes of Faith can be overwhelming. Or maybe your "waters" is a new town, new job, new leadership position at your church, or maybe it's a desire in your heart that seems as though it's no where near manifesting. Maybe like Peter God has called you to do something that seems impossible, something that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, neither has it entered into the heart of man. Has God called you out upon the waters the great unknown like Peter? We discussed Peter in The Fear Factor. I kept repeating this song for the rest of my run and all throughout the day! In wake of 2014, I've prayed and asked the Lord to give me a word to encourage you and I believe that this is it. Let me walk upon the waters, wherever You would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander. And my faith will be made stronger. In the presence of my Savior! When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace.įor I am Yours and You are mine. SPIRIT LEAD ME WHERE MY TRUST IS WITHOUT BORDERS…. So I will call upon Your name. And keep my eyes above the waves. Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me. You've never failed and You won't start now! Your grace abounds in deepest waters. Your sovereign hand will be my guide. When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace. For I am Yours and You are mine! You call me out upon the waters. The great unknown where feet may fail.Īnd there I find You in the mystery. In oceans deep, my faith will stand.Īnd I will call upon Your name. And keep my eyes above the waves. But during this particular morning, this song started to play and every word resonated with my spirit. When I first heard “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” a few months ago I was not immediately in love with it. Now, if you know me you know that I looooovvvve Hillsong. Nevertheless, I got up anyway, put my big girl pants on, and my ear phones in, and started running. One particular morning, I can remember not wanting to get out of bed, just wanting to you know, hit the snooze button and sleep. Once finished, I find myself filled with peace, joy, and strength, ready to face the day with fearless faith. While running, I often find myself praising, thanking, and pouring out. This early morning routine has become my prayer time with the Lord. Three times a week I wake up at 5am to do my morning run. Trust in him at all times, O people pour out your heart before him God is a refuge for us. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
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