Music Monday

Praise You In The Storm

By Casting Crowns

A lot of our contemporary worship songs are written by life itself. It is important to me as a Christian that I am not just preached to but that those are in ministry are living the same struggles as those who are attending worship service. It is really inspiring when I see that people come out stronger on the other side.

Mark Hall Wrote Song about Mother of Cancer Patient Erin Edwards

"I praise you in the storm and I will lift my hand. You are who you are! No matter where I am."

These are the lyrics of "Praise you in the Storm " by Christian Band Casting Crowns. The song encourages accepting the circumstances in our lives whether they are good or bad while giving God praise for it. Erin Edwards was a ten year old girl who suffered from cancer. With six years of age she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Erin Edwards was diagnosed with 7. She was a huge Casting Crown fan. She fought cancer off successfully the first time around. While she was cancer free Erin Edwards gave testimony in several churches. She also would dance until her cancer returned. Her mother Laurie Edwards was saddened and desperate knowing her little girl would die. At a visit to her hospital bed Erin requested that her mother reads the scriptures to her. Laurie read for five hours the bible to her little girl and literally placed the bible on the floor and stood on it. After that Erin's was artificially induced into a comma so she wouldn't have endured pain in her last hours of life. Laurie Edwards held her daughter for another few hours until Erin passed away and she experienced an incredible peace. Mark Hall from Casting Crown visited Erin and her family a couple times and was impressed by the testimony of faith. That is the reason why he wrote the song in 2004. Casting Crown is one of the leading worship bands in this country. Casting Crown was founded in 1999. They released 7 studio album and 4 live albums. The song; "Praise you in the Storm" was 7 weeks at number one in the Billboard 100. It's remarkable to know that the Grammy awarded best selling band still leads worship on Sunday at their Church Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough, GA. When on tour they make sure they are home on Sunday in order to do that. Click here  for more on the story.

“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
and 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.
Chorus:
And I’ll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and 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 to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can’t find You
and 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
Chorus
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
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

Chorus