Thrive

Man builds great ships

But few will venture out.

They stay near the shore

Of depths they are in doubt.

A great thrill they would feel

To fall below the waves

And then to rise to the skies

As freed from watery graves.

There is reason for caution.

Great ships must be made stout.

Ships are safe in the ocean

If you keep the ocean out.

I am thankful for Jesus Christ.

Though storms threaten our lives.

Those cleansed of their sins

In any weather thrives.

“God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16 KJV

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8:28 KJV

( Photo USS POLLUX AKS4 - West Pac-Viet Nam - John McConihay ETN4 - 1966-1968 )