Bold Steps

His steps were bold, courageous steps
blindly trusting, his faith strong
able to step out, to walk on the waves
his eyes centered on the coming Lord

His fears, doubts, the blowing wind
eyes distracted, sinking fast
the cold water grasping him
pulling him down into the deep

Rising with the master’s hand
to stand once more, regaining his footing
bold, confident steps again,
with our Lord, on the water

August 8, 2008
Matthew 14:22-33