I did not know his
love before, The way I know it now,
I could not see my need for him, My pride would not allow.
I had it all without a care, The "Self-Sufficient" lie,
My path was smooth my sea was still, Not a cloud was in my sky.
I thought I knew his love for me, I thought I've seen his grace,
I thought I did not need to grow, I thought I'd found his grace.
But then the way grew rough and dark, The storm clouds quickly rolled,
The waves began to rock my ship, My anchor would not hold.
The ship that I had made myself, Was made with foolish pride.
It fell apart and left me bare, With no place left to hide.
I had no strength or faith to face, The trials that lay ahead,
And so I simply prayed to him, And bowed my weary head.
His loving arms enveloped me, And then he helped me stand.
He said "You still must face this storm But I will hold your hand"
So through the dark and lonely night He guided me through pain,
I could not see the light of day Or when the storm would wane.
Yet through the Aches and endless tears My faith began to grow,
I could not see it at that time But my light began to glow.
I saw God's love in brand new Light, His grace and mercy too,
For only when all self was gone Could Jesus Light shine through.
It was not easy in the storm I often wondered why?
At times I though I cant go on I'd hurt, and doubt, and cry,
But Jesus never left my side He guided me through each day.
Through pain and strife, Fire and flood He helped me all the way.
And now I see as never before How great his love can be,
How in my weakness he is strong How Jesus cares for me!
He worked it out for my good although the way was rough,
He only sent what I could bear, And then he said "Enough!"
He raised his hands and said "Be Still", He made the storm clouds cease
He opened up the gates of joy, And flooded me with peace.
I see his face now clearer still, I felt his presence strong.
I found anew his faithfulness, He never did me wrong.
Now, I know more storms will come, But only for my good.
For pain and tears have helped me grow, as naught else ever could.
I still have so much more to learn, As Jesus works in me,
If in the storms I'll love him more, That's where I want to be.
Wendy Greiner
