Courageous Joy

Praise You In the Storm….

Isn’t it funny how God has been lovingly teaching me time and again in the past two years to choose joy? It’s become automatic. I find that tonight I’m at peace, I’m not fretting, I’m not worried, I’m resting….and it’s because I’ve made the conscious choice to take those thoughts captive, because of the lessons I’ve learned in the past year or so….my spirit knows to automatically begin to choose joy…..

I’ve been meaning to share a song that has been in my heart and mind for quite a bit of time. It seemed to play over and over around here during my Aunt Gin’s final week before stepping in eternity. I kept meaning to post the lyrics….the chorus has been ringing in my head today every time a fear would dare to begin to rear it’s head….LOL It’s by Casting Crowns…and I wish I could put the music here for you.

Praise You In This Storm

I was sure by now
That 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 Your whisper through the rain“I'm with you”
And as You 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 whenI 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 lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth