Praise HIM in the Storm

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This morning I was spending some time with the Father asking Him about the what's and why's of my current situation. I was confessing how much easier it was to talk about faith and believing Him to provide in every situation than to actually believe Him when the bills pile up and no one calls offering a viable occupational option. I was admitting to Him that I felt like I was 'at my end' and wondering if He really cared when He reminded me of this song:

PRAISE YOU IN THIS STORM
Casting Crowns
I was sure by now that You would have reached down
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.

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

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

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

So I will, I'll praise Him, right in the middle of THIS storm. I'll raise my hands and PRAISE the God who gives, and takes away; because my help comes from the LORD. Even though I barely hear Him whisper through the rain, 'I'm with you', I will not doubt! I CHOOSE to believe Him and worship Him for His majesty, in spite of my circumstances!!
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