Walking on the Sea

When evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and Jesus was alone on the land. When he saw that they were straining at the oars against an adverse wind, he came towards them early in the morning, walking on the sea. He intended to pass them by. But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out; for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Then he got into the boat with them and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored the boat. When they got out of the boat, people at once recognized him, and rushed about that whole region and began to bring the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.  Mark 6:47-56 

Marvelous Creator maker of all seasons

the warm summer ocean, our frozen lakes

sea and sky and light which all change

dancing to your heavenly music.

We who live on solid and frozen ground

have much to fear in this cold season

storms overwhelm us and deplete us

we do not venture out on rough seas.

Yet you saw your followers struggling

and came to them in the darkest night

calmed the winds and their hearts

and you come to us in this stormy time.

Open our hearts to your songs of love

let us sing again of miracles and hope

help us to be faithful in the dark nights

make us carriers of your hope and peace. Amen.