"He made the storm be still..."

                                                              Praise You In This Storm
                                                  Written and performed 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 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)

I woke up to this beautiful song this morning and was encouraged.  I have yet to reach the depths of despair of the person whose voice inspired this song and I have full confidence that I won't, but the truths of God's faithfulness resonate through these words, regardless.

"Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.
He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed.
Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and He brought them to their desired haven."-Psalm 107:28-30 (ESV).