Praise You in this Storm

I had this image in my mind while I was trying to fall asleep. I feel like I'm in a boat. Each hive that appears on the girls is like a huge wave threatening to toss me overboard. I call out to God to save me, "Lord, save me". He replies, "You of little faith, why are you so afriad?" So far, he hasn't taken my storm. I know He has a reason, but I don't understand. It reminds me of the first few lines of Praise You In This Storm, by Casting Crowns.

I was sure by now, that You would have reached down, and wiped our tears away, stepped in and saved the day. But once again, I say amen and it's still raining. As the thunder rolls, I barely hear You whisper through the rain, "I'm with you". And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God who gives, and takes away.

Right now, I can feel God's peace. I know He is with me. But when I'm in the midst of my storms, which is my fear of the girls' allergies, I have a hard time seeing past them to God's safety. I try every day to give them to God. I know that I have to do it everyday. It's not just a one time dedication. For me, it's everyday. I know that God works for the good who love Him and are called according to His purpose. I know that every breath I take is a gift. My days are already numbered. The life of my girls is already set out before them, I just have to pray that they will follow God and submit their lives to Him. It's so hard for me to take my focus off of their allergies, but as I type this, I see that I have to do just that. They are in God's hands. All I can do is pray for them and teach them by showing them how to live for Him. Teach them His ways. When I was getting up early, and praying for them, especially for their health and healing, I didn't worry about it all day. I would give it to Him in the morning and be free of it. I started again today. So, as I continue to pray and give my girls to God everyday, I know that I will be free of that fear. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drive out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18

So, if there's anything I need, it's prayer. I've been having a hard time getting up before the girls and spending time with God. I did it today, but I don't know if I will have the strength tomorrow. I also need to get to sleep earlier, so that I'm not so tired in the morning. Something that I really know what God is that I had a horrible sleep last night, and at 8 when I woke up, I was able to get up. God gave me the strength. I have no doubt about that. Also, pray for my faith. That it would remain strong and that God would really work in me, especially when I take the time to seek Him.