Life is a crazy bunch of small moments that turn into big ones, good or bad. Things happen, most of the time for the better. The thing is, when you’re caught up in the moment, you don’t know whether or not you’ll end up happy in the long run. This can be anything from a hunting accident, to a break off of an engagement, to a person rejecting you, to taking some time for yourself to see what you really want in the long run. Life will always get you down when you least expect it; fight back. God will carry you through every storm.
Isaiah 43:2 says, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
When the rough waters seem to start surrounding you, turn to God. He will be with you. When you start to feel overwhelmed about that big test you have coming up, turn to God. He will be with you. When that boy rejects you and you get upset, turn to God. He will not let you get burned. When your depression hits again, turn to Him. He will make sure it doesn’t consume you. He will keep your head above the water.
Letting go and learning to praise him in the storm is one of the hardest things a person will ever have to do. As a person with anxiety, the thought of not having control absolutely drives me insane. But God gives me peace knowing that everything will be alright in the end. After all, how could someone who cares so much for us, not take care of us? He died on the cross for our sins; for you and for me. That is worth all the trust in the world. Let go. Trust Him. Love Him. He will be with you through every storm.
"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
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
[Chorus:]
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And 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 to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You
But 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 lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
[Chorus x2]
