This song from Casting Crowns has developed special meaning for me during a time of great uncertainty and discouragement:
I was sure by nowThat You would have reached downAnd wiped our tears awayStepped in and saved the dayBut once again, I say “Amen”, and it’s still rainingAs the thunder rollsI barely hear Your whisper through the rain”I’m with you”And as Your mercy fallsI raise my hands and praise the God who givesAnd takes awayI’ll praise You in this stormAnd I will lift my handsFor You are who You areNo matter where I amEvery tear I’ve criedYou hold in Your handYou never left my sideAnd though my heart is tornI will praise You in this stormI remember whenI stumbled in the windYou heard my cryYou raised me up againMy strength is almost goneHow can I carry onIf I can’t find YouAs the thunder rollsI barely hear You whisper through the rain”I’m with you”And as Your mercy fallsI raise my hands and praise the God who givesAnd takes awayI lift my eyes unto the hillsWhere does my help come from?My help comes from the LordThe Maker of Heaven and Earth
I’ve loved this song since it first came out, too, Steven. It speaks of so much about God and his deep, intense and personal love for each of us; I didn’t realize until hearing it how much I needed to know this. (This aspect of His character is something I seem to have to learn over and over again!)
The first time I heard “Praise You in the Storm” I cried and it moves me each time I hear it. I’m glad it gives you comfort and strength during difficult times. How can we not adore our God Who is Who He is despite what and where we are.