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I am like a ship on a calm harbour. Assured of its safety, secured in its peacefulness. I am lulled by the gentle waves, as if without care to the rest of the world. My mind was on what I had planned to do in that harbour — everything except the plan of leaving. There were moments when I had wondered of the adventures that I would’ve had if I were to leave that harbour. And there were moments when I was sure that I’d have regretted the rough seas I would’ve faced if I hadn’t chosen to steady myself in there; never really knowing the extent of my strengths and my weaknesses.

Tides turn and the water, which I thought was safe and still, churned at the sight of God’s purpose.

“The waters saw you, O God,
the waters saw you and writhed;
the very depths were convulsed.
The clouds poured down water,
the skies resounded with thunder;
your arrows flashed back and forth.
Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind,
your lightning lit up the world;
the earth trembled and quaked.
Your path led through the sea,
your way through the mighty waters,
though your footprints were not seen.” (Psalm 77: 16- 19)

That was the moment when I realised that I trusted only the waters on the surface and failed to see the currents underneath. I have failed to put my trust in God and sought out my own definition of security. So when God touched the waters, I was thrown out to the seas, unprepared.

As rough as it was, or how stormy it felt, God had shown the extent of my weaknesses, stretched the reach of my strengths.

I also realised that God touched the waters of that harbour because He loves me. He’s answering my prayers; showing me the true meaning of security, genuine faith, truth about trust and, above all, love.

As hard as it may sound, God’s purpose is for me to go through the waters, the mighty waters. I may sometimes feel so lonely and desolate, thinking that God has forsaken me, but he will never let go. He will keep his promises.

As I hold on to God during this stormy time, one thought comforts me — that I am on the rough seas to gain Christ.

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Trivia: Written 10 years ago, 05 August 2000 to be exact, with minor adjustments. Twas during my own personal dark ages, so to speak. Photo taken at the Manila Yacht Club, Manila Bay, Philippines, June 2010.

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