Anchor of the Soul

Which hope we have...
as an anchor of the soul,
both sure and steadfast... (Hebrews 6:19)

The storms of life prevail against me...
all around me the fearful breakers roar
threatening to engulf and capsize me...
they swirl and rise all around me,
attempting to make me drift
into the Point Of Disenchantment.

The winds of change assail me,
seeking to throw me off course,
even run me aground
on the rocks of Shallow Living.
The currents try to pull me
into the Strait of Ambition
which empties into the Bog of Faithlessness.

But this I know full well in my soul...

Jesus, You are my chart and my compass...
take hold of my helm, keep me on an even keel,
O Captain of my salvation (Hebrews 2:10)...

Anchor me in Your unfailing love...
where I place all my hope.
You who set every star in its place...
You tend to my every need.
You are my strength, and my delight.

You alone, Christ, are my clear passage.
My port of call is Your throne.
You pilot my vessel...

By Your power,
You still the wild and roaring sea storms.
(Job 26:12)
You arise, and rebuke the wind.
You say “Peace, be still”
The wind ceases and there is great peace...
(Mark 4:39) ...
even a peace which passes all understanding
(Philippians 4:7)

There is no place Your sovereign hand cannot reach.
You are my comfort. You are my shelter.
This only lengthens the cable of my faith.
Your word makes the anchor hold.

I have Your oath and Your promise
that You will make all grace abound toward me
(2 Corinthians 9:8)

Your promises are sure, Your Word never fails,
Your character is trustworthy... completely dependable...
the hope I have in Your love anchors me.

I take hold of this hope with both hands,
this unbreakable spiritual lifeline...
I am not moved (Psalm 55:22, Colossians 1:23)

I am securely fastened to You, Christ
Guide me, until at last, I'm safe in Your harbor.