The Real Storm and God's Gracious Shelter

You know...I think sometimes it is very easy for us to forget what the REAL storm of life really is. I know that at times I am distracted by those trials that cause my life to be uncomfortable and I want God to shelter me from those. Of course it is not wrong to ask for God to deliver us from a trial or test, but I was just reminded when listening to this song this morning, of the REAL STORM that exists in all of our lives...SIN. God has mercifully and graciously already provided shelter from that storm. Rest confident in that! I pray that these lyrics cause you to worship as they did for me...

I Have a Shelter

By Steve & Vikki Cook and Bob Kauflin

I have a shelter in the storm
When troubles pour upon me
Though fears are rising like a flood
My soul can rest securely
O Jesus, I will hide in You
My place of peace and solace
No trial is deeper than Your love
That comforts all my sorrows

I have a shelter in the storm
When all my sins accuse me
Though justice charges me with guilt
Your grace will not refuse me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
Who bore my condemnation
I find my refuge in Your wounds
For there I find salvation

I have a shelter in the storm
When constant winds would break me
For in my weakness, I have learned
Your strength will not forsake me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
The One who bears my burdens
With faithful hands that cannot fail
You’ll bring me home to heaven

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