Friday, December 19, 2008
Praising God in Tough Times
As we told you in a prior entry, sometimes it's hard to know what to post or whether even to post. Donna is not feeling well, but the doctors assure her that she is riding the storm very well and better days are coming. I know all of you are praying for Donna faithfully and will continue to do so. For today's blog entry, instead of dwelling on the tough times, we're going to Praise God for all He has done and will do.
I chose this song for the blog because I had actually intended to post it with the last entry but at the last minute changed my mind. Then, today I received an email from Donna's friend Suzanne and she suggested this song for a blog entry. I don't think that was coincidence. I figured it was the voice of God saying, "Use it. Let them know that I am still here, even in the stormy times."
It's hard sometimes to know why people have to hurt and have rough times, and I can bet that all of us who love Donna have asked the question, "Why?". I can't help but think that maybe one day God is going to guide a lost and hurting soul to this blog and see all these people praising Him even though our loved one is hurting and suffering right now. If it touches even just one lost soul and brings them to God, isn't it worth it? I sure think so, and I know Donna would agree.
God: We do praise you in this storm!!
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
But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your 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 remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You
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
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
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
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
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Good Morning Big Sis,
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping this finds you feeling better today. Just 5 more days till we get there! I'm looking very forward to our Christmas together. Talk to you a bit later...love you lots, j
In 1995 I became ill with what docotrs thought was Chronic Fatique Syndrome but 10 years later was finally discovered to be Pulmonary Hypertension (PH). At the time, like you and anyone else in a similar situation would, I asked "Why me?". About that time I remembered all the prayer meetings I had been to over the years and all the prayer request for various individuals going through various storms in their lifes. I also remembered how God gave his only son to die on the cross to save the world including me from our sins. And how God let his own son suffer and die and would have done so even if I was the only person on the earth. My question then turned in to "Why not me?" If God's own son had to suffer what made me think I was so special that I deserved not to have to suffer? The answer was nothing. God never promised us we wouldn't suffer, but he did promise us he would be there with us and would see us through it. He has for me and he will for you. God has blessed you with a strong faith, Godly family which I have been blessed to have been adopted into.
ReplyDeleteHang in there!
Love,
LaVerne
Thanks, Bev for putting this song in the blog.
ReplyDeleteDonna, may you find some comfort in knowing that every tear you have cried, every day you have suffered...our gracious and most loving Father in heaven has been by your side. He has told us that we will experience the storms. We just don't know when. You are weathering this storm with God's help...and what a testimony you continue to be to your family and friends. We are by your side lifting your hands praising the Father above for His goodness and grace.
Loving you through the storm,
Suzanne
Psalm 121:1-2