If not for the storms!!!

[YONETTE]

Just wanted to share a song that touched me as I was getting ready for work this evening. It is by Larnelle Harris. It is a good reminder of God's love and guidance.

If all I had were blue skies

And days of perfect peace

Always sailing smoothly over

Gentle, quiet seas

There's so much about you

I might have never known

But I have faced the wind and waves

And I see how faith has grown

CHORUS:

If not for the storms

I couldn't say that you're my shelter

If not for the storms

I would have never known your strength

I found you so faithful

Through all that you allowed

If not for the storms

There's no way I'd know you

As I know you now

A shepherd strong and tender

I'd only read about

Met me in the middle of

My moments filled with doubt

A provider, a protector

A friend who knew my need

There's so much I can tell of who

You've proved yourself to be

CHORUS

Sometimes it's hard to see the reasons for the trial I'm in

Looking from this earthly point of view

But you have surely proven to me time and time again

I can depend on you

To bring me through

CHORUS

Let us never forget the goodness of God. At times I know it is easy to doubt but when we have those God moments where it can only be God then we can look back and testify of his goodness. Have a blessed and God filled day!!!!

 

[Intercessor]

Yes, Yonette, I whole-heartedly agree. When Richard Wurmband founder of Voice of the Martyrs was asked what was the biggest deficiency in the modern western church, he answered without delay, "a healthy understanding of suffering." We get upset over trials rather than rejoice in them! We cheer football players that get banged up to win a game, and forget to pray for our stars who get beat up for preaching the gospel in other countries. It'll be here soon enough, unless we have revival, and even then we can't all escape. Father, grant us a better picture of your loving face through the tough times. Thank you in Jesus' Name. I'll look for that song.

 

[Justine]

Thank you Yonette, for the beautiful reminder that we have to thank Him for the storms too.

 

[donnafm58]

thank you for those wonderful words. I cried as I read them. Praise the Lord. thank you Lord for loving me

 

[Angeline]

Thank you so much for this beautiful song and I agree with your message completely. God bless you for sharing this Yonette.