When you hear this week's song, "Praise You In This Storm" by Casting Crowns, do you think of your own storm? Perhaps you know the story behind the song and think of Erin, the little girl who inspired the song. Maybe you remember that the song was released on the radio just as Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast, and you think of that storm. This week I want to lead you to the Garden of Gethsemane and the storm raging in Jesus before his arrest and crucifixion.

Perhaps by considering the storm that was raging in the life of our Messiah, we can learn how to better handle our own storms.
On this episode I discuss:


A YouTube interview with Casting Crowns lead singer, Mark Hall, discussing the story behind the song


 

God's Word is living and active - Hebrews 4:12

 
 

God's Word can cut through our storm to reveal our thoughts and desires so we can take them captive to Christ - 2 Corinthians 10:5

 
 

We take our thoughts captive by changing the way we think - Romans 12:2

 
 

Jesus wanted God to calm the storm in His life - Mark 14:34-36

 
 

Where the phrase "He gives and takes away" comes from - Job 1:21

 
 

Jesus understands our storms because He faced them, too - Hebrews 4:15

 
 

The bridge of the song comes word-for-word from Scripture! - Psalm 121

 
 
Additional Resources
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Lyrics

 

Christianity Today Story Behind the Song

 
 
This Week's Challenge

Spending some time in Scripture highlighting the last days of Jesus' life and into His resurrection would be a great start. In fact, I have created a study resource that takes Psalm 22 and lists out cross-references to show you how Psalm 22 is linked to the crucifixion of Christ. Consider His time in the garden as you listen to this song in your playlist. Meditate on Psalm 22 using the resource or Psalm 121 that is quoted in this week's song.