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What is an ocean? A field of blue and luster? A timeless scene that stretches beyond the eye can see? or is it something to overcome; a test of tribulation. An inspiration; something to challenge with all ones might.

When I was a mere boy I had an incident where I felt like I was going to drown in the waves at a lake in Dallas. This incident left me broken and afraid.... Remembering the feeling of water surging into my mouth with every gasp of air manifested a fear that i wish to never partake in again. Then I would imagine myself drowning or getting lost in the vastness of the ocean. Feelings of deep sadness and loneliness would flood my heart because what is a person to do if they are drowning into the dark depths of the sea, or to be lost; all alone with no one to save you. It's one thing to view the ocean from the safety of land but it is a whole new experience to be riding on the waves with nothing but a boat keeping you afloat. But imagine if it was just you riding the waves with undrinkable water all around you. lost, hopeless, forgotten.

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As I grew into my teen years, I begun to have respect for the ocean. I started to figure out ways to harvest the amount of potential and kinetic energy produced by its magnificence. Such as using the waves to create friction and somehow translate it into electric energy with the use of massive paddles far out into the sea. But then my mom told me of a dream she had while she wasn't feeling well. She told me " I saw an angel, an angel with red wings at the sea shore telling me "come... come". After some research about angels with red wings, the web stated that Seraphim and or Archangels are seen with red wings. maybe it was a sign that someone was looking out for my mom. Maybe she was getting better....

A few years later as I'm navigating trough a few Youtube videos I stumble across a commercial where a boat filled with people is travailing through turbulent waters. The crew seem to be struggling with the winds and the strong waves crashing against the boats side, yet a man far off in the distance who seems to be walking on water tells Peter to "come". So he does. Without fear, eyes focused on the figure in the distance; he steps out of the boat and disregards his crews warnings. Then he to is miraculously standing on water. Taking a few steps forward, he stumbles to the sound of lighting and begins to sink into the depths of the sea. A voice is heard while he is struggling to survive. "Peter, you of little faith. Why did you doubt". Then he was found aboard the ship alive. It hit me. I must sustain my faith and remember that God will always stretch out His hand to save me.

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Peace, Love, Charity
















(1) http://www.hdwallpaperpc.com/show-wallpaper/oceans_nature_Sea_ocean_countryside_earth_environments_landscapes_SCENERY_scenes_worlds_Garden_exoti_124153.html

(2) http://galleryhip.com/seraphim-angel-art.html

(3) http://www.firsthdwallpapers.com/sea-mountains-wallpapers.html