"The Calm Before the Storm"

It is a beautiful fall morning here in Indiana where I live.  I saw the farmer across the road bringing his huge combine a few days ago getting ready to harvest his corn.  Today, my little world is full of joy and peace as I count my many blessings and reflect upon the beautiful music and good messages of my pastor yesterday on the Lord's Day!
But yesterday, I also thought of a song that my daughter sang years ago when she was in High School.  I don't recall ever hearing anyone else sing this song, but along life's way we will all face some storms.  If you are facing a storm in your life today, I trust that this song by Mark Lanier will minister to your heart.

     "Sometimes the way gets too hard to handle --
The storms of life keep heading your way;
      The strong winds and rain keep bringing the pain,
Till you lose hope for a better day.

      But I know a peace that passes all understanding,
And a shelter to keep you from harm;
      Before the winds come your way -- look to Jesus today;
He's the calm before the storm!

      When you need some peaceful assurance --
He's the Rock you can hold on to;
      Don't wait till the winds start blowing --
Never doubt what my Father can do!

      He'll be the shelter through the hard times --
And thru the good times He'll keep you from harm;
      Just trust Him today---He won't go away,
He's the calm before the storm!"

Remember these beautiful words from the from the 43rd chapter of Isaiah:
     "Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.  When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.  For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour!"