Walking by Faith and Not by Sight

By WS

Just because someone stumbles and lose their way
Doesn’t mean that they’re lost forever!
I used to wake up in the morning not knowing what
That day was going to bring
And I still don’t
Furthermore my life, not caring at all.
And not knowing whether I should care or not
Feeling alone and abandoned with no father figure in my life.
Relying on a woman, my mother!
To show me right wrong, and how to be a man
When I was just a boy!
Going through obstacle after obstacle, betrayal after betrayal
Backstab, after stab, broken heart after broken heart
I guess I was looking for whatever I was looking for
In all the wrong places
Maybe it was love or maybe it was attention
Making all of the wrong left and right turns
Lead me right to the deadland that I was so in a rush to get to
Walking everyone’s else walks but my own.
Someone told me that the hardest lesson learned are the
Best lessons learned (then a voice in my head said)
You of all people don’t belong here! You’ve got to get out!
You’ve got to do what you were put here to do!
It was so intense!
All I could do was think about my family. My kids
The women that I plan on spending the rest of my life with,
My mother and siblings.
Then the voice spoke again and said
But it will get worse before it gets better, and you will go
Down fast, very fast
But don’t worry, it’s all part of his plan
And the voice continued to say!
You will go down, you will go underneath the bottom
So far beneath that it will seem like there’s no way up
But that’s when God! Will step in
And if you let him, not only will he bring you up. He will propel
You to heights that are unimaginable
He will take you to such triumphs that no one (not even you)
Will be able to deny that it was him (and I can’t)
I’ve been stabbed twice
I’ve been shot and could have died, I’ve used drugs that could
Have killed me, they’re called trials and tribulations!
I have a story to tell, that’s meant to help, stop, or save
Someone else’s life from destruction
If that’s God’s plan I’m with it, I don’t need to see where he’s
Leading me, I just need to get there
That’s what walking by faith is, letting go and letting God!
Walking by faith and not by sight, see now, I know that.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of
Things not seen
So do I trust him? (yes)
Do I have faith in him? (yes)
Do I believe in Him? (yes) with all of my heart
So now I’ll just ride on the passenger side of this car and let Him drive
So if I’m not riding, I guess I’ll be walking
Walking by faith and not by sight
(How about you?)
If you put God!!! in your plans you can make them
As big as you want!

13 Comments

  1. Billie Marcheva on December 15, 2021 at 9:19 PM

    Hi WS,
    Thank you so much for sharing this incredible poem. I’m so happy to hear you’ve found peace and hope in your spirituality. I am so proud of you for the progress you’ve made in your mindset. I am sure your recovery took immense strength and resilience, and I want to congratulate you on making it where you are in your journey. Keep believing in yourself. You are unstoppable.

  2. Blessed Uwase on December 16, 2021 at 11:20 PM

    Hey WS,
    Thank you for writing this, It’s so beautiful. You are so brave, you are so strong, you are a good person. Thank you for writing about faith, you preach it better than most preachers, this is so wonderful! Let’s sit together in the passenger seat, and let God take the wheels, shall we! :))

  3. Ssebatta Eclas on December 17, 2021 at 6:21 PM

    This is a good poem to encourage people who have done alot of wrong and think there is no way around what they have done. This actually encourages us to trust in God and let him be the driver of all our life

  4. Ms Nikki on December 28, 2021 at 5:10 PM

    Beautifully said, continue to write by Faith and God will show you his plan in the right season of your life. Keep up the good work of encouragement!!!

  5. Elvis Lang on January 13, 2022 at 3:11 PM

    Your faith in God is truly admirable. This poem is really encouraging in its message that preaches how God remains faithful and by walking by faith, we can experience all those blessings that God has in store for us.

  6. William Rapp on January 13, 2022 at 4:02 PM

    Dear WS, we were incredibly moved by this poem, and we really enjoyed and appreciate how you shared your story. The way you found a personal answer to your path in life and your commitment to share this with others in similar situations is inspiring. One of our favorite motifs we noticed was the hope and faith present in the poem for a better future for yourself and others. This solace is something many look for in life and we’re very glad you’ve found it and want to help others achieve it too. After hearing your painful trials you went through we’re glad you’ve found your own path and are teaching others to follow their own paths. Being yourself under God is an important lesson we got from this and thank you for sharing your insight. We would love to read more of your works in the future.

  7. Maddie on February 4, 2022 at 4:08 PM

    This was beautiful. It seems like you really reached deep down to find that emotion and it was really nice to read. You are a very good writer! It seemed like you went through a whole revelation while writing which was very nice to see

  8. Mari on February 17, 2022 at 1:31 PM

    I think your faith in God is really beautiful and it’s great to see how you express that!

  9. AF on February 27, 2022 at 6:58 PM

    One of my favorite quotes that has guided me through a lot in life came from the writing of a Greek poet Aeschylus and was recited by Robert Kennedy. It read that “even in our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God.” Reading your writing I can think no better example of someone who has found that wisdom. You clearly have such a unique perspective and understanding of the world, you are someone that we can all learn from and I pray others will able to hear your story as well. Your words are inspiring and I wish you the best of luck as you follow your path and with telling your story and helping others. Your story, your writing, and your life has meaning and has left a lasting impact on me at least.

  10. Grace Lyons on March 5, 2022 at 2:59 PM

    This was beautiful. Your ability to trust in God’s plan is so inspiring. I love that you do not need to know where God is taking you but you just need to get there. This is something that takes great strength to be able to do. God is in control of your life and your ability to put everything into him speaks volumes. God is going to lead you to amazing things as you trust in him and continue to let him guide you.

  11. Lauren Vinson on March 21, 2022 at 12:35 PM

    The line you wrote, “I have a story to tell, that’s meant to help, stop, or save” speaks so much on growth and power. You can truly change this world with that attitude. You can help people who may not have anyone to go to that are going through similar situations you went through. You can help them realize there is a different path they can take and they can rewrite their story. Boost their self-worth and self-esteem by sharing the gospel and telling your story.

    “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
    You can accomplish anything with God by your side.

    Thank you for encouraging me to know these small moments do not last forever and that we can use our struggles for good.

  12. PA on May 10, 2022 at 8:32 PM

    What a great poem, WS! You are absolutely right. God will carry us when we can no longer carry ourselves. If we have faith, if we believe, then when we cannot go any further, we’ll pull over and let Him drive. I love the metaphors of your struggles, hitting the bottom and being so deep you felt like there was no way up until the Lord propels you up, soaring to new heights. Preach! Beautiful. Keep writing, WS. Keep it up!

  13. Justin Lambert on July 11, 2022 at 3:03 PM

    I really liked the message of this poem. It seems like your relationship with God has helped you through many of your trials and tribulations. I respect how much trust you put in your faith because everyone is not able to do that.

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