Sunday, May 1, 2011

Praise you in this storm



"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

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

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 you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

But 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 lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth


This song has always had special meaning to me but right now it takes on a different meaning.

God, bless and restore those who are affected by this storm. Bless those who are providing relief. Bless those who have lost everything. Give hope to those who have seen the worse that there will be better days. Give strength to those cleaning up. Bless the children who have lost parents. Bless the parents who have lost children. Strengthen those who are sifting through the damage. Bless those who are donating needed item. Grace everyone affected with your love, hope, mercy, and peace.


I'm struggling right now. I have found myself angry today. Yesterday I felt guilty for enjoying myself while others suffered. Today I am angry that I can't do more to help. I want to be there to pass out supplies. I want to be there to comfort those who just need someone to listen to them. I want to help. Instead I have to complete a final that is due tomorrow night and a portfolio also due tomorrow. I am angry that I have to be so selfish.