If you're like me, it seems so hard to often find contentedness in our times of anguish. A good friend of mine, who is dealing with one of those times, sent me the lyrics to a song by Casting Crowns from their Lifesong CD that she uses as a reminder and it just inspired me:
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
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'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
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
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
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'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
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
What a beautiful expression of faith! How often do we say something like this...and truly mean it? If you're like me when things aren't going my way or life is delivering blow after blow, it's soooo hard to smile, laugh, or find the positive -- especially enough to praise God! And yet, only God is truly faithful to see us through. And, thankfully, the suffering we endure in this world is usually only temporary and will make us stronger. It is in our weakest of moments that God's strength is so vivid and powerful that we may wonder where it is in our strongest moments. Our problem is that in our strong moments, we often dismiss God and rely on ourselves. It's the storms of life that show us just how much we need God and His help in all moments of life.
Can you find the silver lining on the dark clouds of life? If not, ask yourself -- where is your focus? Is it on the cloud...or can you see the sunshine behind it that will come out once the cloud passes -- and it will pass. Don't let the storms of life wash you away -- anchor yourself in God and He will not let you drown. Until next time...may you be lifted up!
Can you find the silver lining on the dark clouds of life? If not, ask yourself -- where is your focus? Is it on the cloud...or can you see the sunshine behind it that will come out once the cloud passes -- and it will pass. Don't let the storms of life wash you away -- anchor yourself in God and He will not let you drown. Until next time...may you be lifted up!
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