Waves are only Waves

Peace be still
Say the word and I will
Set my feet upon the sea, till I'm dancing in the deep

Peace be still
You are here so it is well
Even when my eyes can't see, I will trust the voice that speaks

This anthem was sung out over me at church this morning (Peace Be Still, Lauren Daigle). Jesus showed up right where I need him, with the reminder to trust him by hold out hope and not moving my line of sight—He’s right here, with us—always.

Medical school is becoming harder and harder (which yes, I anticipated). But, every day I am expected to memorize the various nerves, tubricles, muscles, tendons, bones, and whatever else can be found within a triangular section the professor draws over a given set of body parts… death by information overload? Quite possibly.  

I had much anticipated the arrival of this weekend, and it was full of really good, life giving time with people and events. Often, however, once the things we so looked forward to end, there is a sort of letdown in the aftermath.

Yesterday was no exception for me; I was tired and overwhelmed, once the dust had settled. And this lead me to debate attending church this morning. Isn’t it interesting how the place that can ground and give us that much needed eternal perspective, grace, and joy, is often the first to get thrown aside in favor of increased time, sleep, or fill in the blank?  

I'm not gonna be afraid
'Cause these waves are only waves
I'm not gonna be afraid, I'm not gonna be afraid
I'm not gonna fear the storm
You are greater than it's roar
I'm not gonna fear the storm
I'm not gonna fear at all

Peace be still. Instead of cramming my hour-long slot of Sunday morning with more anatomical vocabulary, sleep, or catching up on chores, I was reminded of good, solid, truth. The truth that my time spent studying will be met and honored, when I give first that time to the one who created it. I can trust that the investment I make in centering my mornings around the Lord and returning to Him at the end of each will not be wasted. Just as the song says, the waves will remain waves, and the anatomy just a test. Jesus surpasses all, and He is with me in this.  

Psalm 77:16

When the waters saw you, O God,
    when the waters saw you, they were afraid;
    indeed, the deep trembled.

The Lord is more powerful than whatever you may be facing. You need only to keep your eyes on him, and He will keep you afloat in the deep.

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