"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"
~ Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns
~ Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns
As I type this post the above song is brought to mind as I sit and watch the flashes of lightning brighten the sky and hear the sound of the rolling thunder. You can even smell the rain in the air! I will admit, I am not one for thunderstorms, but I find that I am often reminded of God's promises through the rain.
Today my focus has been on joy. My life is so richly blessed that I have found myself praising God and thanking him for all that he has given me. I have a beautiful family with two beautiful little girls. I have a devoted husband who works hard to provide for his family. I have a job that allows me to not only help with the household expenses but also allows me to be home for my children whenever they need me. I have amazing friends, wonderful family and a great church family.
I . . . AM . . . . BLESSED!!!
Often times I find it so easy to dwell on the negatives. I know that I am terrible for this. It is like I cannot seem to find the light through the darkness. Like taking a step outside in the middle of the night when you are camping without a flash light.
It is overwhelming at times.
Yet through the negatives I am reminded of the positives. I am reminded of God's infinite love for us, His People.
How great is the LOVE our Heavenly Father lavished on us that he would send His only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life! (John 3:16)
Out of all the blessings that I have been given (and You have been given for that matter) this is the most important! I am so thankful for all that God has given me but I am beyond grateful that I have the Love of my Heavenly Father.
Today, as I listen to the rain, I will praise HIM in this storm! I will lift my hands and I will praise Him! And tomorrow, when I can feel myself looking at the negatives I will try to remind myself to look at my blessings.
Because my blessings far outweigh the negatives in my life.
Yet through the negatives I am reminded of the positives. I am reminded of God's infinite love for us, His People.
How great is the LOVE our Heavenly Father lavished on us that he would send His only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life! (John 3:16)
Out of all the blessings that I have been given (and You have been given for that matter) this is the most important! I am so thankful for all that God has given me but I am beyond grateful that I have the Love of my Heavenly Father.
Today, as I listen to the rain, I will praise HIM in this storm! I will lift my hands and I will praise Him! And tomorrow, when I can feel myself looking at the negatives I will try to remind myself to look at my blessings.
Because my blessings far outweigh the negatives in my life.
1 comment:
I too looked out as I watched the lightening and heard the rumbles of thunder just how lucky I am. I have so much to be thankful for and for that I praise GOD.
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