As you know, I grew up on a surfboard.
I once wiped out on a big day at Pipeline. This was long before boards had leashes. I didn't know if my board had washed ashore or had gone out to sea with the riptide. I swam around for about 15 minutes before I became exhausted. Thankfully I wasn't too proud to ask another surfer if I could hold onto his board for a minute to catch my breath. Faith in Christ is the board you hang onto when you've wiped out in life. It's the raft you find floating near you when you're about to drown. Jesus says whoever comes to me I will in no way cast out. He promised I will never you nor forsake you. Put your faith in the faithful one when you lose your board.