Praise You in This Storm
I'm frustrated right now. You might even say I'm in the midst of a storm. You see a dear friend is in deep physical pain and I don't like it. Nope, not one little bit. I've cried out to the LORD, asked Him to relieve her pain. Yet she's still suffering. And I don't understand. But then again it's not my responsibility to know the why is it? His ways are not my ways.
Kathy Troccoli, CCM artist, speaker, and author has a book titled, Am I Not Still God? I think the concept is one we should all heed. No matter what the circumstance--the storm so to speak, God is still God, the Creator of heaven and earth, the Alpha and Omega, the One who sent His son to die for our sins. He and only He knows how all the pieces of the puzzle fit together. We have only one small piece of the puzzle. Our job is simply to trust Him.
So instead of questioning God during this current stormy season in my friend Lisa's life I'm going to praise Him as Casting Crowns suggests in the above video. And perhaps that's the whole point. Beth Moore puts it this way in Whispers of Hope, "We want Christ to hurry and calm the storm. He wants us to find Him in the midst of it first."
Well LORD I'm seeking your face right now. May I not miss how you choose to reveal yourself to me. And although I'm frustrated with the current cirucumstances, I'm laying it all before your throne and simply trusting you. After all, You are still God!
Praise and love.
Your child,
~Cheryl
5 comments:
I do not have any words of wisdom for you...I can only say to you, "I understand." Seeing someone you love in pain is a horrible thing, but this I know...God loves them more than we do . His strength is sufficient.
"Because of God's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23
This verse has become a lifeline for me, at times. Praying for your friend and you as you minister
to her.
hey Cheryl! I am so sorry for your friend. I can say that I have been through so much and while it is really bad and stormy at times I seriously have been through so much and have to keep remembering that this is not my home.
I know though through times of great physical pain it is like...what is the deal? I know even in times like when I had meningitis I was like Lord if you are going to allow me to be sick on my back please at least let me be able to seek you. AAHHH!!
Anyway, I am rambling. thank you so much for your sweet comment on my blog because i feel sometimes like I am just existing and not living in my promised land. it is so frustrating!! so thank you!! you are always so kind!!
The courses are pre-done so I really don't have much interaction with a teacher. It has just been endless!! I am trying to just know the Lord through it!! :) I have about 500 more reports to transcribe and I can take my test.
I LOVE that song, Cheryl. And I agree that Tonja DOES indeed understand. And here's a verse I love - it's my version of Psalm 50:23. "She who SACRIFICES praise offerings honors Me and prepares the way for Me to show my salvation." So just keep on praising in the storm. You never know what will happen as a result.
Cheryl, you are a friend who is a true blessing from God -- in a storm and any time. I am so grateful for your love, concern, commiseration, humor, encouragement, and for your very gentle (never preachy) reminders to focus on God. You are one of the clearest signs in my day that God is near.
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