This Storm....

Yesterday at church the Pastor's wife sang a song called, "Praise you in this storm". It is such a beautiful song. I seriously almost started crying while she was singing. The words talk about how God doesn't always step in and take our pain away but He is always there to walk with us and help us get through it. We've all read the poem "Footprints". It is similar. As she sang I just sat there and thought about some of the stuff I have gone through. I think everyone in the room was doing the same thing. Then I started thinking about other people and the stuff they go through. My problems seemed small. Isn't it amazing how perspective can do that for you? It puts you right in your place. Either way, here is the song.....

Praise You in This Storm

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
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’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 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’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

So, to tell you about some of my own stormy weather....

• Friday I was officially laid off from my job. It is complicated. I'll leave it at that for now.
  
• I still have people making bloggity drama out of my blog. Some people need a hobby.
• My Christmas cards are still not in the mail.
• I am looking for new baby names.....I'll need a good one by July!!!!!