I was feeling pretty low this week and God in the most practical, yet miraculous way let me know—He’s listening, He knows, and I am not alone. I was listening to K-Love radio, while in the car. Each time I got into my car there was a song about getting through the trials of life. All of them echoing the cry of my heart—I just want this pain to be over, how much longer, I will trust God anyway.
The song that resonated most was, Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns. This one line in particular:
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
These words brought Job to mind. I am not equating my circumstances with that of Job, but things don’t have to get that bad to realize life is hard. There are days I want to throw my hands up (usually not in an attitude of praise).
The story of Job is so familiar, I don’t think I need to delve into the details, but I will give these highlights:
He was a wealthy man
In one day he lost nearly everything
His wife did not understand his allegiance to God
Three friends and one youngster sat in judgment of his condition
God commended him for being blameless and upright
Job’s response: “Then he fell to the ground in worship.” (Job 1:20) That is rarely my response to God when I’m in pain. But I am learning.
Praise You In This Storm
Casting Crowns
from the album Lifesong
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
Chorus:
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
What does it mean to you to hear, God is always with you? (See Matthew 28:20)
How does it feel to know that He holds your tears? (See Psalm 56:8)
When life is difficult, will you choose to praise Him?
Find the full text of the song and hear a sample at klove.com
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