Thursday, May 22, 2008

Thanks Tank #13

All I've been able to think about today is the tragic death of Steven Curtis Chapman's youngest daughter who was adopted from China. So today my thanks tank is filled with my daughters. I'm so thankful for them. I'm thankful for their health and safety. I'm also thankful that in our sadness and despair Jesus is always there. I have posted the lyrics to the song Praise You in this Storm by Casting Crowns.

I Was Sure By Now
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 Your Whisper Through The Rain
"i'm With You"
And As Your Mercy Falls
I Raise My Hands And Praise
The God Who GivesAnd Takes Away
I'll Praise You In This Storm
And I Will Lift My Hands
For You Are Who You Are
No Matter Where I Am
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
You Raised Me Up Again
My Strength Is Almost Gone
How Can I Carry On
If I Can't Find You
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
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

2 comments:

Jane Anne said...

My heart just breaks for them. I have said some prayers for the family today.
Thank you for taking time to use it to thank God for your girls. Thanks for sharing the song, too.

Jane Anne said...

One more thing-- Kathy has a post about this and you might find it a nice read (including where you can send condolences)