I will praise you in this storm.....

Dear friends it has been a crazy busy week once again. My sweet A will be starting his new job on Monday which is so exciting but scary all at once. I on the other hand working and attending mandatory classes for work. So today I celebrated with my dear friend Melissa as we await her sweet babe Cristian. The shower was so precious and her hosts were amazing.  I am so excited to meet sweet baby boy. Changing the subject a bit I was sitting on my couch this evening when the overwhelming thoughts of life rushed into my head. The what if's, you know?? The anxiety, the worry sometimes consumes me. I hate feeling this way. We are beyond blessed but I repeat there is just so much going on right now. Sooo many good things you know. So why do I fear, why do I ask so many what if's?? It helped to have a good cry and to talk to the love of my life. He  knows exactly what to say. I then ran into these lyrics while online that say it ALL..I love Casting Crowns and this song is my theme right now!!!

 

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

 

So as I read these lyrics and once again cried and I thanked God for so many blessings. I almost feel guilty for being so doubtful when I know he has a great plan for us.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11