It’s the first day of a month new,

And the dawn has come with hazy hew,

For winds are gusty, blowing strong,

Winds a hurricane brings along,

Yes, we’re under hurricane watch,

And the atmosphere is of such,

That we’re been asked to stay indoors,

Actions which our safety assures.

As I sit out this time of storm,

Look how easily I conform,

I’m brought to Jesus and His Way,

How I find it hard to obey,

He tells me, in Him I must stay,

But how I leave and go astray,

In many life storms I am caught,

Many on myself I have brought,

Obey Me! That’s all Jesus said,

I end up anxious, in fear’s dread,

How pitiful, how deeply sad,

I forfeited grace I had,

To know in the storms, God’s own peace,

Though the raging storms do not cease,

To know, ere the storms Christ is near,

And I really don’t have to fear,

As I wait out this passing storm,

May this be my pattern, my norm,

To obey as You command us,

Remain, abide, in Christ Jesus,

So no storms, within me or out,

Will cause me to be tossed about,

But anxiety’s outstretched hands,

Lord, help me obey Your commands.

Amen!

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