Praise You In This Storm

Well here I am. I'm in a storm. A blinding, uncertain storm. I'm not comfortable here, in fact, I'm not even comfortable talking about it. I am only sharing where I am for the simple reason that there may be others who find themselves in a storm too, thinking they're the only one. Not so. I do believe for me that this is a God thing, and while I profess that, it doesn't make it easier, but it does bring peace knowing He is in control.

My husband and I are strong believers of not talking about our business to others, so this post is,* sigh*, getting a bit real. Ok, with that said, the reason we keep our business to ourself is so that when God speaks or provides, we know it was from Him and not "flesh" inspired. I will say that earlier this year I was convinced God had no idea where I was, who I was, or what I was going through. And then my Pastor got up one day and preached and I can't tell you the name of the sermon, but all I heard was "God knows where you are." Then another sermon recently, again can't remember the title, my Pastor said "God will not let you sink." God has given me countless promises through this time.

Lately I can't listen to music without just bawling my eyes out. God in His goodness will bring a song to my mind and I'll begin to sing and cry and pray all at the same time and it doesn't sound good, but boy it sure feels good!

My calendar for the month of June had this scripture on it "You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance" Psalm 32:7

God has surrounded me with songs of deliverance! Praise His Name! I love Him, I love Him, I love Him!

I am determined to Praise Him In This Storm...if you find yourself in a storm I encourage you to do the same!

Being real ~ Mindy

Here's the lyrics to the song Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns

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 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 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 lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

P.S. Tonya if you read this, you really need to sign this song!