There’s a lot going on in America. We are all being tested. There’s so much more to this story, but it is difficult to see it through.
But as our ancestors once sang:
Wade in the water,
Wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water,
God’s gonna trouble the water.
See that band all dressed in white,
God’s gonna trouble the water,
The leader looks like the Israelite,
God’s gonna trouble the water.
See that band all dressed in red,
God’s gonna trouble the water,
It looks like the band that Moses led,
God’s gonna trouble the water.
Have you ever felt like life is testing you? Like you’re walking through deep waters, unsure if you’ll make it to the other side? If so, I want to remind you of a song that has carried generations through struggle, uncertainty, and change: Wade in the Water.
This powerful spiritual isn’t just a song—it’s a message of survival, hope, and divine guidance. It was sung by enslaved people as a coded hymn, helping others find freedom. It carried a message: Step into the water, don’t be afraid, because even when it looks like trouble, God is making a way.
And today, that same message still applies. No matter what you’re going through, I want you to know: you will get through this.
1. Step Into the Water
When we’re facing hard times, the natural instinct is to avoid the discomfort, to find a way around the storm. But sometimes, the only way out is through. Walking through the water—through the uncertainty, the struggle, the healing—is where transformation happens.
Affirmation: “I am strong enough to wade through this season.”
2. Trust That You Are Protected
The line “God’s gonna trouble the water” may sound unsettling, but it’s actually a message of reassurance. Troubled waters aren’t meant to drown you; they’re meant to cleanse, to guide, to wash away what no longer serves you. What looks like chaos may be divine protection in disguise.
Mantra for the Moment: “Even in uncertainty, I am guided.”
3. Know That Freedom Awaits
When enslaved people sang this song, they were holding onto a vision of freedom—something greater than the pain they were enduring. The same applies to you. This hard season is not the end of your story. Keep your eyes on where you’re headed, not just where you are. You gotta fight for it though, no one is going to give it to you, freely.
Hot Tip: When things feel overwhelming, write down what freedom looks like for you. Keep that vision close to your heart.
4. Find Strength in the Chorus
Just sing the song!!!! Especially if you are a Black American, just sing the song aloud. Recently, my Husband and I were in deep conversation and we sang the words together, it was powerful.
Our ancestors want to be remembered. They are the strength that we need to carry on. They hold spiritual energy that is needed during these difficult times. Call on supernatural help, supernatural guidance.
Wade in the Water wasn’t meant to be sung alone. It was a song of community, passed down through voices rising together in faith. If you’re struggling, don’t go through it alone. Let the people who love you lift you up.
Reminder: Strength isn’t just in enduring—it’s in allowing yourself to be supported.
5. Remember: You Are Built for This
This song has carried generations through storms, and that same strength lives in you. Whatever you’re facing, remember: the water won’t overtake you. You are built to rise, to move, to wade through, and to come out stronger on the other side.
Affirmation: “I am resilient. I am rising. I am walking toward my freedom.”
So if you’re feeling overwhelmed today, I encourage you: take a breath, step into the water, and trust that you are being carried to something greater. The waves may be strong, but so are you.
Giselle Avenue 
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