If Not for the Storms

If Not For the Storms If all I had were blue skies And days of perfect peace Or sailing over gentle quiet seas There's so much about You I might have never known But I have faced the wind and waves And I see how faith has grown If not for the Storms I couldn't say you were my shelter If not for the storms I would never known your strength Cause I found You so faithful Through all that You allow If not for the storms There's no way I'd know You As I know You now A shepherd strong and tender I'd only read about Met me in the middle of my moments filled without A provider, a protector A friend who knew my need There's so much I can tell Of who you proved yourself to me Sometimes its hard to see the reason for the trials I am in Looking from this earthly point of view But You have surely proven to me time and time again I can depend on You to bring me through