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The Wind & The Waves

By David Phelps

1,178 views Jul 19, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

David Phelps sings "The Wind and The Waves," a song about struggling with faith during life's storms. Drawing from the biblical story of Jesus calming the storm, the lyrics express frustration that even the wind and waves obey Christ, yet the singer often gives in to fear instead of trusting Him. The song is a heartfelt prayer for help with unbelief and a desire to have faith that obeys God's voice. It reflects on the human tendency to doubt and the need for divine assistance to trust fully in God's power and peace.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

All you had to do was raise your hand

Speak the words, "Peace be still, "

And all the anger, all the fury 

Of that raging storm

Surrendered to Your will.


Even the wind and the waves obey

Why can't I, why can't I?

Where is my faith,

Is it lost at sea? 

Lord help me be

Like the wind and the waves.


When the storms of life take me by surprise

And my faith gets swept overboard

I hate it when I give in to all my fears

Instead of trusting in You, Lord.


Even the wind and the waves obey

Why can't I, why can't I?

Where is my faith,

Is it lost at sea? 

Lord help me be

Like the wind and the waves.


Lord, save me from my unbelief.

Save me, oh save me.


Even the wind and the waves obey

Why can't I, why can't I?

Where is my faith,

Is it lost at sea? 

Lord help me be

Like the wind and the waves.


Music In This Video:

Song  The Wind and The Waves

Artist  David Phelps

Writers  Words & Music by Amy Susan Foster & Jeff Pearson 

� 2001 Centergy Music (BMI).

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