231002 Life's Storms

Life's Storms


The storms are raging hour upon hour

Don't focus on rains, but on God's power

For, though there seems no end in sight

Safety is found in Jesus's light


Been tossed about on turbulent waves

Keep vision set on One who saves

Don't let your fears sound warning bells

Have faith in One who calms the swells


Great worries keep you up at night

And waking hours feel like a fight

Don't you forget, the battle's won

So, don your armor - trust the Son


Not sure at all which way to go

 Your mind keeps changing to and fro

The wisest counsel you can seek

Is to your heavenly Father speak


Though, from life's storms, you want to hide

Know God is always at your side

There're lessons learned surviving them

If you'll put faith and trust in him


God never said no storms you'll face

Each one's a chance to feel His grace

For, while they rage and hope seems dim

You'll learn you can rely on him


Can't learn some any other way

Won't be found on a sunny day

Don't wish for storms, but when they come

Let them build strength and true wisdom


For storms are teachers like no other

You'll weather one - there'll be another

And when it comes, you'll be prepared 

In midst of it, God will be there


Psalm 107:29

He made the storm be still,

and the waves of the sea were hushed


Proverbs 10:25

When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever


Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go


Deuteronomy 31:6

Nahum 1:7

Isaiah 54:11

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