Mary Fran Heitzman
Here in the cold north country of Minnesota, we’ve trudged through a loooong, snowy winter and we’re ready for spring! We yearn for thunder, lightning, winds and rain that will sweep our landscape clean—as long as we know we’re safe from the storm. We’ll hang out on our front steps and watch the thunderheads roll in, and then we’ll take shelter when refreshing raindrops pellet our arms and face.
None of us, though, eagerly anticipate the storms of life that shake us to the core. But come they will, and then, even if we haven’t talked to God for a long time, we’ll cry out to Him. But what will we say? Will we praise God or will we despair?
If you haven’t heard the song “I Will Praise You in This Storm” from the group, Casting Crowns, here is a bit of the lyrics:
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.
(There are several verses but we can’t post them here because of copyright laws.)
Chorus: You’ve never left my side
And though my heart is torn,
I will praise You in this storm.
This is a mighty strong spirit of praise. If you haven’t heard the entire song, take a little trip to http://www.YouTube.com and search for “Casting Crowns” or “I Will Praise You in This Storm.” It could be the most inspirational four minutes of your day, and I’m sure that no matter what your circumstances, you will be moved to praise Him in whatever storm you find yourself.
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