My Anchor...

The anchor holds
Though the ship is battered
The anchor holds
Though the sails are torn
I have fallen on my knees
As I faced the raging seas
The anchor holds
In spite of the storm

To build on my last post...when I find myself in times of struggle and hardship...this song is always brought to the front of my mind. My ship is beyond battered right now...I know it can weather many more storms. But when the weather of our life is really beating us, it's best to lower our anchor and put faith in it to hold us through the storm.

It makes me feel guilty yet full of relief whenever I use my anchor. Guilty that I only seem to rely on it when times get hard. I never anchor in peaceful waters...I wonder why that is... The relief comes in the knowledge that I can still rely on my anchor. My anchor gives me strength and courage. My anchor heals my heart so that I can begin to forgive.

So tonight...while the storm in my heart surges...I will pray...for strength...for wisdom...for courage...for guidance...for forgiveness...for love...for my husband...for our children...for our home and for the vows and commitments we made nine and half years ago.

Yes...God is my anchor...and my anchor will hold...in spite of this storm...