The Master of My Ship

The Master of My Ship

(by my Grandmother, Belle Sandefur)

Thy Word was planted in my heart; I fell in love with Thee.

I cried, "Lord, be the Master of my ship.  Come on board and pilot me."

"I took You even as You were into my life that day;

But many times in the midst of the storms, I almost lose my way.

photography by Katrin Blumenschein

I try, and fail when I take the helm~~as if You are asleep.

I cry out in fear, "Oh Lord, don't You care?"  With a broken heart, I weep.

You've always arisen and rebuked the winds,

and said unto the sea, "Peace be still."

And oh, the joy that floods my soul

when I know I'm in Your will.

So even today's there's another storm raging from deep within;

But You're the Captain of this ship, and You guide it safely in.

You know the cares. You know the fears, and deep down inside there's rest.

For I know the Master of this ship doeth "all things" for the best.

You're wonderful, Lord. 

You're very near, and each day that I live

May I never forget Who the Captain is,

And that "an abundant life You give."

Enjoy the following video of one of my favorite pianists, Dino,

playing "Wonderful Peace."  May the Lord use this to minister to you and bring peace to your hearts. "Thank You, again dear Jesus for being our one and only true source of Peace! In Your name we pray, amen."