You raised me up to walk on stormy seas

 Here is a poem of faith and a collection of scriptures celebrating the One who lifts us above the storms and calls us to walk where only He can go.

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Walking on Stormy Seas

The waves were high, the winds were strong,

The night was dark and long.

I called Your name above the roar,

"You raised me up to walk on stormy seas."

You saw me sinking in despair,

The water rising everywhere.

You reached Your hand and pulled me near,

"You raised me up to walk on stormy seas."

Not by my strength, not by my might,

But by Your word that spoke the light.

You calmed the chaos with Your voice,

"You raised me up to walk on stormy seas."

When I take my eyes off You,

The waves return, the fears break through.

But fix my gaze upon Your face—

"You raised me up to walk on stormy seas."

So let the tempest rage and roar,

I'll trust the One who walks before.

For where You lead, I will not fear—

"You raised me up to walk on stormy seas."

And when this storm has passed away,

I'll praise You still for this very day.

You held me fast, You set me free—

"You raised me up to walk on stormy seas."

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Scripture for Walking on Stormy Seas

Jesus Walks on Water:

"During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake." (Matthew 14:25)

Peter Steps Out:

"'Lord, if it's You,' Peter replied, 'tell me to come to You on the water.' 'Come,' He said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus." (Matthew 14:28-29)

When He Saw the Wind:

"But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, 'Lord, save me!' Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. 'You of little faith,' He said, 'why did you doubt?'" (Matthew 14:30-31)

Do Not Be Afraid:

"But Jesus immediately said to them: 'Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid.'" (Matthew 14:27)

I Can Do All Things Through Christ:

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13, NKJV)

He Gives Power to the Faint:

"He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might He increases strength." (Isaiah 40:29, ESV)

When You Pass Through the Waters:

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." (Isaiah 43:2)

My Grace Is Sufficient:

"But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." (2 Corinthians 12:9)

He Lifted Me Out of the Pit:

"He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." (Psalm 40:2)

The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation:

"The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1)

Fear Not, for I Am with You:

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)

He Stilled the Storm:

"He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed." (Psalm 107:29)

The Lord Is My Shepherd:

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4)

He Will Not Let Your Foot Slip:

"He will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will not slumber." (Psalm 121:3)

Take Heart, I Have Overcome the World:

"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)

Fix Your Eyes on Jesus:

"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2)

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A Prayer for Walking on Stormy Seas

Lord Jesus,

The storms of life rage around me.

The winds howl,

the waves crash,

and my feet feel unsteady.

But You call me to come.

You say, "Take courage. It is I. Don't be afraid."

Give me the faith to step out of the boat,

to keep my eyes on You,

to walk where only You can walk.

When I sink beneath the waves,

when fear overtakes my heart,

reach out Your hand and catch me.

Lift me up again.

You raised me up to walk on stormy seas—

not because I am strong,

but because You are with me.

So let me fix my gaze upon Your face.

Let me trust Your voice above the roar.

And when the storm is over,

let me worship You

with a faith that has been tested and found true.

In Your mighty name,

Amen.