Take me deeper

I think the day I die will be like walking into the ocean.

I will be on a warm sandy beach. Bathed in morning sun. Standing hand in hand with my children and the people I love, those who love me. We walk towards the edge. I embrace my loved ones one last time. Hopefully I receive forgiveness from those I have hurt, and they release me.

I walk alone through the shallow water, the foam washing over my feet. Stepping further out, crashing through the breakers. I move steadily forward, eyes fixed on the great blue unknown. As the waters rise to my neck, I do not fear. For You are leading me, calling me..Deeper than my feet could ever wander.

I reach for You, as the salt water rushes in.. my heart panics...but I keep my eyes above the waves. For I am yours, and you are mine. I gasp, I choke, all goes black.

But you are there with me. Your hands reach me..and my faith is made stronger in the presence of my Savior.

My body sinks as my spirit rises..and I swim among the dolphins and am suddenly surprised by the sound of my own laughter as these lovely creatures dance playfully around me, delighting in the frolic with their new human friend.

And Jesus holds my hand. Smiling, laughing. We swim together. Riding the fins of sharks...

the backs of manta rays...

the tails of whales, in the dance of the currents...and I sing...

You call me out upon the waters

The great unknown, where feet may fail

And there I find You in the mystery

In oceans deep, my faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise My soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours, and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters

Your sovereign hand will be my guide

Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me

You've never failed, and You won't start now

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders

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

I will call upon Your name

Keep my eyes above the waves

My soul will rest in Your embrace

I am Yours, and You are mine

I am Yours, and You are mine

I am Yours, and You are mine

I am Yours, and You are mine

(By Hillsong United.)

 

 

 

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