The Power of Prayer

Gentle Savior, loving Lord,

Have mercy on Your child!

The waves are crashing overhead -

The wind is blowing wild.

I cannot see the light of day,

For darkness fell so fast;

No one can hear my cries for help

Above the stormy blast.

I'm reaching out to You, O God;

You are my only hope!

I can't hold out much longer,

And alone, I cannot cope.

Oh, send some sign that You are here

So I will not despair -

Give me reason to hold on...

And know You truly care.

 But wait, what's that I see in this dark night

That wasn't there before?

It looks to be a beacon bright,

Beckoning me to shore!

My fervent prayer was heard! Praise God!

My strength has been renewed.

I've seen the power of prayer,

And I know what I must do...

Follow the light back to the shore,

Never stray from its beam!

It is my one and only refuge,

And I see within its gleam...

A reflection on the billows

That tells me all's not lost,

For I see glowing upon the waves...

The outline of a cross.

~ Denise A. DeWald

The effectual fervent

prayer of a righteous

man availeth much.

James 5:16