Anchor me down

I have heard the following song, Anchor, numerous times but it struck me again this weekend on our way home from vacation. How many times have I said or thought these very things? Sometimes on purpose; sometimes subconsciously.

I’ve got this, Lord.

I don’t like where you are leading me.

That’s not what I want.

I know better than you.

And then…

What was I thinking, Jesus?

I don’t know anything!

Help me! Save me!

I’m overwhelmed and can’t do this on my own.

Sigh. I suppose this happens because I am human, right? It is what my nature wants to do. But I must strive daily to recognize my need for dependence on him.

Without God, I am nothing and can do nothing. With God, well, that is another story.

 

Anchor

Satellites and Sirens

You said, "Open your eyes." and,

I said I don't like surprises.

You said, "Surprise, you're up to your knees in the water and don't have a life vest."

I know, I know, I know, but don't worry,

'Cause I've got it figured out.

You said, "Jump in the boat, man."

I said no; you reach your hand.

You said, "The storms that will come will be more than enough and alone you cannot win.

You know, you know, without hope,

You'll only sink not swim."

And the current here is stronger now, than I remember.

And I'm crying for you to help.

Please save me.

When I feel like I am drifting away,

Sinking down, the sails aren't shipping today,

I'm about to lose my way,

You anchor, anchor me down.

Looking out, the skies are turning to gray,

All around the tide is pulling away,

Just about to lose my way,

You anchor, anchor me down.

You said, "Whatever happens,

Don't get caught in the rapids.

Hold on. "I'm over the edge and I'm reaching for help 'cause I'm paddling the deep end.

I know, I know, I know what you said:

That I'm in over my head.

You said I'm not alone here.

I said throw me a rope and,

I've had more than enough of the rain and the cold and I wanna give up and,

I know, I know, I know without hope,

I'll only sink not swim.