Ministry Monday: Don't Keep Me From the Storm

We all want to avoid trouble and pain in life & ministry, but lately I am realizing the benefits of sticking it out through the rough spots & disappointments. I have even been learning the benefit of asking God to put me through the fire. I firmly believe that embracing the storms of life, no matter how difficult they may be, is the only way to grow into all that God wants me to be. 

Is it easy? Not at all. Do I have days when I just want to bail out? Absolutely. However, I am trying to remember that it will one day be worth it all and that God is good and will see me through.

I have a lot that I want to share on the blog about things I'm learning and issues I'm facing, but for now, I just want to share this poignant song by Robin Mark.

Lost and Found

When the rain falls, and it some days will, 

and the pavement under my feet, 

sparkles silver and gold, in reflected light 

that I otherwise wouldn't have seen.

And when the storm comes and the strong wind blows

 I will bow my head to push through; 

And every step that I take,I will watch and pray 

and be sure my foothold is true.

Jesus, don't You keep me from that storm 

I wanna walk that sacred ground; 

For You are Master of it all 

And I am but a lost and found.

And in the dry place, in the wilderness 

when Your word seems so far away, 

Oh I will think of my life, and I will bless Your name; 

For Your promises never have failed.

And when the night falls, at the end of days,

 I will lift my eyes to the heavens, 

and we will shine like the stars, for eternal days; 

In Your presence forever and e'er.

So, Jesus, don't You keep me from that storm

 I wanna walk that sacred ground; 

For You are Master of it all 

And I am but a lost and found.

Lost and found, lost and found

 I am but a lost and found 

For can there be a sweeter sound, 

than singing with the lost and found?