08-27-07 Praise God...even when it hurts.

This song by Casting crowns is so powerful…

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

Thank-you for this song, guys. My husband claimed it as a life-song for our son, Silas, when his life hovered between heaven and earth. God granted us time with our son here on earth, but so many friends of ours will have to wait until they themselves are taken home before they can see their little ones again. It is truly important to learn this lesson of praising Him not just when He does things that make our lives easier or more pleasurable, but also when we don't understand or we are in pain. It is has also been one of the most difficult lessons for me to learn and sometimes my flesh wins and I despair. But everyday I am better able to turn my face back to the Creator and praise Him simply for being God.