Walking On the Water

Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. After the people of that place recognized him, they sent word throughout the region and brought all who were sick to him, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed. Matthew 14:22-36

Walking On Water

So terrified of the wind and waves
the sound roaring all around my head
a glimmer of possibility just out of reach
I am called to step out of the boat.

There rocking has made us all unstable
we pray for a ceasing and a new calm
yet the voice calls me beyond this fear
beyond the trembling and this worry.

There is no security beyond a small boat
so well known and never has failed me
why would I leave what I know well
to sink in the roiling water just beyond?

I am called beyond this humble boat
so must step out and prepare to sink
for the holy is just beyond my reach
and will hold me tight when I sink.