Journey Day 94

It was another rainy day in the college town I live in. Actually "rainy" doesn't even truly do it justice. It poured the entire day, but it was beautiful. I saw God's beauty in ever single drop of rain. I could feel his love for me in the breeze. When it rains, there is this incredible quiet, but it's deeper than a quiet, it's a indescribable peace that only happens when it rains. It's like there, in the rain, God reminds us His love, He reminds us of His beauty, He reminds us that no matter what the weather in our lives may be He is there, and He is worthy of our praise! God is so worthy of all our praise whether our life is going the way we want it, or everything is going wrong; whether we are happy or sad; crying or laughing; God is always worthy, and always good! As I was driving to school today "Praise You in This Storm", by Casting Crowns, came on the radio. It felt like the perfect song, and an amazing reminder, because not only was there a literal storm going on, but its always important to remember that no matter what's going on in my life, God is there and I will praise Him!

Praise You in This Storm

words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms

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