Walkin’ on the Water
by Ada Anne Ohnezeit
My Pastor told the story
from old Bible history,
How Simon Peter saw his Savior
Walking on the sea.
And moved by great emotion
For this “Man who knew no sin,”
With wondrous faith, he left the boat
To “walk the walk” with Him.
I’m walkin’ on the water,
With my eyes upon the Lord,
For He will never fail me
While I’m trusting in His word.
He will keep me steady
Though the billow’s pull is strong.
I must not lose my focus
Oh, so quickly I’d go wrong!
I’m walkin’ on the water,
And I’m trying to be brave,
For it will take just one misstep
To sink me in the wave.
One minute for my mind to stray
To the sinful life I had,
One second’s doubt to risk my soul
And make my Savior sad.
Yes, I’m walkin’ on the water
With my eyes upon my Lord.
Oh, give me strength to never fail
The promise of His word.
Please let me, with my Master,
Walk the surface of the sea
In joy, while Jesus leads the way
To Heaven, our destiny.
About the Poet
Ada Anne Ohnezeit, born in 1925, is a lifelong resident of Western Pennsylvania, and has been reading and writing poetry since her youth. Throughout her life, Ada has written many short, humorous verses for friends and family and longer compositions about life, death, family, faith, nature, and holidays. These works have been enjoyed only by loved ones of all ages and the church community as she has never submitted her work for publication until now in her 99th year. These works submitted were chosen out of 64 currently ready for review.
Ada has recently filmed two volumes of her poetry for her church and has been traveling to other local churches to read. She is currently writing and revising work to prepare for a third. Ada’s recorded works can be found in the YouTube playlist “The Poetry of Ada A. Ohnezeit”.
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