Casting Crowns – Praise You In This Storm (Official Lyric Video)
Survived! I survived two hurricanes in ten days here in Florida, a move to a safe house that ended up being a permanent move, and entered another phase in this grieving process after the death of a spouse. My life feels discombobulated but settling. A son and granddaughter came and did the heavy lifting and helped me make the million decisions and gave emotional support. Our campus had a tornado go through in the hurricane, trees torn up and shed roof ripped off but no lives were lost and no houses destroyed. Many faced a very different reality. Lives were lost and homes. Many face an insurance nightmare. I struggle with a response that credits God with protection while I realize many equally spiritual people are going through really tough days. Hurricanes are one type of storm many faced this month. Many others walked through the storm of illness, others divorce and others face broken or breaking relationships. I typed in my computer address bar “songs for after a storm” and this song by Casting Crowns” captured my reflections. I remember the book of Job that grapples with “storms” that feel random and undeserved. I am no better than those who died and faced material chaos. The God who walks with me, walks with them and has not abandon us. May you enjoy this song. Blessings.
On the Way to Wonder 