después de las tormentas (after the storms)

"In the dark of the midnight, have I oft hid my face
While the storm howls above me and there's no hiding place
'Mid the crash of the thunder, Precious Lord, hear my cry
Keep me safe 'til the storm passes by.

Many times Satan whispered, "There is no need to try,
For there's no end of sorrow, there's no hope by and by"
But I know Thou art with me, and tomorrow I'll rise
Where the storms never darken the skies.

When the long night has ended and the storms come no more,
Let me stand in Thy presence on the bright peaceful shore;
In that land where the tempest, never comes, Lord, may I
Dwell with Thee when the storm passes by.

Till the storm passes over, till the thunder sounds no more,
Till the clouds roll forever from the sky;
Hold me fast, let me stand in the hollow of Thy hand,
Keep me safe till the storm passes by."

(Till the Storm Passes By, Mosie Lister)

I had to think of this song today since it's been raining all week. It finally cleared a little bit today and we had a peak of sunshine and waterfalls! Whenever it rains a lot, the waterfalls form and they start running down the mountains. There is beauty after the storm, both physically and spiritually. I haven't been through any storms, this summer, really - but there have been some rough spots. Nevertheless, God is still in control and still faithful and His will is perfect!

The picture above was actually taken on our school property, believe it or not! Rachel and I went up to the 'highest point' I guess of the school (which is built into a mountain, basically) to go to the library today and we were able to see the waterfalls. It was a little foggy too, but if you look closely you can see the falls in this picture. It definitely made all the rain seem almost worth it! :)

Tomorrow morning, Emily and I are leaving for Barra Vieja. I'm looking forward to meeting the people who go to this little church and see what it's like on the Mexico coast! Be praying that we will stay safe and have a refreshing weekend - our last weekend away! Also, many prayers for the Champaign and Taylor Bible classes, who are in Jamaica this week. I'm so thankful to serve a God who can be everywhere all at the same time! He is good.

"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm." (St. Mark 4:39)