Praise You in this Storm

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.

Chorus:
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

Chorus

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

Chorus

Have you ever heard this song? It is incredible! Today, a need arose in our lives and I sent out a prayer request to our life group. God is so good! It reminded me how much I love that group, and it reminded me that God's grace is evident in everything. Just knowing how much He loves us, and knowing what amazing friends we have, it has just lifted us up. We know we will make it through yet another challenge in our lives. It may take some sacrifice on our part, it may be hard, but we WILL make it through.

I can't express how awesome God is! I heard this song on the radio while Dustin and I were driving home this evening. It struck a chord in me. Then I came home and found THE most encouraging emails from some of the people Dustin and I love and respect the most.

God is good!!! If you are going through something tough right now, I encourage you to find this song and really listen to it. Go to your Creator and know that He is working out everything for the good - because HE is good!

God bless you all! And to those of you who were mentioned here (you know who you are) thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything! We love you all so very much!