We had a fierce storm in New York City last night that did a very good job of flooding some roads and knocking out some power in pockets around town. So it is with a little irony, and a lot of gratitude, that I stumbled on this post from David Kuo, which introduced me to this beautiful song and video, “Bring the Rain.”

I offer it here for all those who are encountering storms in their lives, and desperately praying for shelter. You know who you are. My prayers are with you.

Click the video below to watch.

The lyrics, in part:

Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It’s never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray:

Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there’ll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that’s what it takes
to praise You Jesus,
Bring the rain …