The Storms of Life

I have had people say to me on numerous occasions that, "life is just not always about being happy, people have responsibilities, commitments, heartbreak,etc..." And you know they are right, things do come against people that are not always pretty or even the happy "endings" they have always dreamed of having. But here is the best thing I could say to anyone in these times, "you have breath in your lungs and because your still alive you still have an opportunity to make the best of your situation." Every single day is a gift, whether or not you want to think that way, it is! You may not be living the life you have always wanted to live, loved the right people, or put yourself in he most glamorous of situations, however, every single day you wake from that bed you have a choice to make for yourself and your future. Are you going to praise through the storms or are the storms going to beat you down so hard that you just give up? Do not give up! There is a world out there waiting for the abilities that you have been given to reach people around you.
I was sure by now,God, 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 
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: 
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 raised me up again 
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on 
if I can't find You 
and 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 onto the hills 
where does my help come from? 
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth 
I lift my eyes onto the hills 
where does my help come from? 
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth 





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