When we go through the tough times it is an encouragement to know that 
God Almighty is right there with us. He promises never to leave our 
side but will be right there with us no matter what we may be going through.

Hebrews 13:5-6, "Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with 
such things as you have. For He Himself has said, I will never leave you 
nor forsake you. So we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not 
fear. What can man do to me?

I hope you enjoy the poem.


THROUGH THE STORMS

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'd seen His grace,
I thought I did not need to grow,
I thought I'd found my place.
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 built myself
was made of foolish pride.
It fell apart and left me bare,
with nowhere else 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 might wane.

Yet through the aches and endless tears,
my faith began to grow.
I could not see it at the 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' love shine through.

It was not easy in the storm,
I sometimes wondered, "Why?"
At times I thought, "I can't go on."
I'd hurt, and doubt, and cry.
But Jesus never left my side,
He guided me each day.
Through pain and strife,
through 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 all out for my good,
although the way was rough.
He only sent what I could bear,
and then He cried, "Enough!"

He raised His hand and said, "Be still!"
He made the storm clouds cease.
He opened up the gates of joy
and flooded me with peace.
I saw 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 storm I'll love Him more,
that's where I want to be!

Author Unknown


I know that sometimes things may get overwhelming, but I encourage you to 
take a minute and remember God is still on the throne and He is still in 
control. Instead of worrying about your problem, you should just give it 
to God and He is faithful to handle any situation.

Keep in mind Jeremiah 33:2-3, "Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the 
LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name; Call unto me, 
and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou 
knowest not." 

There is great wisdom in the Word of God so I encourage you to read with 
expectation that God will speak to your heart.

I heard this quote somewhere and I think of it often: 
Show me a Bible that's falling apart and I'll show you someone who isn't. 


Everlasting in Christ, 

Dwayne Savaya 
Gods Work Ministry