The Sea Shall Part Before You

Arthur Herring contributes this poem from our night of spiritual improv with the Canadian poet/workshop leader Ray McGinnis. Our challenge was to think of an issue we'd like to talk with God about, then use poetic tools such as repetition to find nuances or layers of meaning in our Sacred Writing.

Enjoy Arthur's exploration of Moses standing at the side of the Red Sea with his people, desperately wondering "my God, what now?"

THE SEA SHALL PART BEFORE YOU

The Great God, He gave you your strengths.
Why stand here, crying?

Is not this God your Maker?
Why stand here, crying?

Is there anything...that can withstand Him?
Why stand here, crying?

If you know, if you believe these things,
Why stand here, crying?

GO FORWARD!


"Lord, keep Your arm around my shoulder
and Your hand
over my mouth."