Praise You In This Storm

Recently we lost a very close friend to pancreatic cancer. In the days leading up to the funeral many of those who were close to her couldn't understand why this had to happen. They wanted to know why God allows these kinds of things to happen.

I had those same kinds of thoughts myself when my son David passed away in 1982. I questioned God, got angry with Him, and eventually I abandoned Him. It took many, many years for me to learn to trust God again. Life is full of so many mountaintops and valleys, it's never been a smooth ride. But in the years since David died the one thing I've learned to trust, to lean on, is that no matter what is going on in my life, God is always there with me, holding my hand, hugging me, giving me the strength to make it through my many storms.

"Praise You In This Storm" is a song by the Christian group Casting Crowns that helps lift me up when I am struggling with the storms in my life. This song is from their Lifesong cd; if you don't have it...GET IT! It's one of the best cd's I've heard.

Here are the words to "Praise You In This Storm":
I was sure by now
God, 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

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift 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 remember when
I 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

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

Though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm.