There are times when I feel a calm and times when I feel a storm. This is one of those times that I feel a storm. I am waiting for the eye of the storm so that I know its almost over, but I can't see the eye. I only feel the strong winds and the limbs breaking all around me. Some times during the storm I feel stronger than ever, I feel like I can conquer anything and I have faith that Jesus will say "Peace, Be Still". Then other times I feel lost, swept up in the winds and the waves and far away from the shore. I know the storm will end, I just don't know what will be destroyed when it is over and what will suprisingly be still standing when it is over. Kind of like tornadoes where one house is totally demolished and the one right next to it is perfect. I wonder which will be which when the sun comes out. But while I wait I find this song comforting. And while the storm rages on, I will praise God because He is here through it all and worthy of our praise in good times and bad.
Praise You In the Storm
~Casting Crowns
I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again,
I say Amen, and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear
Your whisper through the rain "I'm with you"
And as You mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
I'll praise You in this storm
And I will life my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I rwhen Ier whenI stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear
You whisper through the rain"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
