Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Praising God in The Midst of A Storm

I'm one of those persons who love the rain. I love how it has a way of cooling and refreshing me and making everything look brand new afterwards. Most of all, I love the rainbow that often comes after the rain. But sometimes the rain has has a way of turning itself into a storm. If you are facing storms in your life now, may you be encouraged by the lyrics of this song.

Praise You in This Storm
words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms (Casting Crowns)

I was sure by now,God, 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 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.

And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and 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 remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and 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 onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth

Father, open my eyes that I may learn to look beyond the rain and look forward to the rainbows that you send after. I choose to praise You in the storm!

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