Shelter In The Storm


I have seen the lighting flashing as it
slashed across the sky
striking at the core of me, bringing questions
of just why


I have heard the thunder rolling as the
heavens above seemed to shake
causing all the doubt and fear in me,
to rumble as a huge earthquake


I have felt the angry waves dashing,
crashing over the heart of me,
as I reached out to Him who was always
there, no where His face could I see


It seemed the storm was raging as it
tossed my life about as drift wood in the sea,
I wondered if He still cared,
and would He rescue me


The dark and heavy clouds were rolling in,
the rain cascading down,
and in my heart of hearts it seemed that
I would surely drown


My tears they mingled with the rain,
drowning hope, brought desolation
my heart beat as the thunder clapped,
seemed this would bring my ruination


The fear it slashed and cut my soul
the darkness blocked all faith and trust,
always I had seen His light and love,
but now into the icy storm I had been thrust


Oh Lord I cried from deep inside,
I know you'll never forsake,
help me in my hour of need, no hope
except from you, my hand will you take


In the darkest hour and crashing waves,
when it seemed His face ne'er again I'd see,
I heard His voice of Love, and somehow then
I felt His arms of comfort from above


You are my lighthouse and beacon clear
never does your Light fade,
Your arms are ever there to reach, secure
my life, from greatest treachery You save




Picture by Danny Hahlbohm, can be found here