More than Thunder

July 2008 Mississippi River storm

Living in Southern Middle Tennessee, it's not unusual to be awakened by thunder at any time during the night. Early this morning it started about 5:30. As it often the case, it was followed by torrential rain and wind. What do you do when that ominous and always mysterious event interrupts your sleep? You go to the kitchen and peel potatoes for Sunday lunch confident that Mother Nature will subside by then, and your invited guests won't have to paddle to your home.

What came to mind while doing my KP duties was the Hallal song that has been a favorite of mine since it was first published in 2005 by Ken Young and others...More than Thunder.  Realizing that the voice of God is so much more that that; and knowing there is scientific explanation for the thunder and its companion lightning, I still like to imagine His booming through the storm. Psalm 29:3-4 states it well: The voice of the LORD is over the waters; The God of glory thunders; The LORD is over many waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; The voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

Click this YouTube link to hear the song (wait through the error message if one appears):

More than Thunder  

You calm the storm and walk on water,

You heal the blind and raise the dead from out the slumber.

Some hear the voice of God and say it's only thunder.

But as for me I stand amazed!

You make the bread to feed the hungry,

You turn the water into wine for all the thirsty.

Some go away content and fail to see your glory,

But as for me I stand amazed!

When mountains shake, I will not forget to praise you;

When eagles soar I will glorify your name.

When lightning flashes, I will celebrate your wonder!

Lord may it always be to me...more than thunder.

You make the stars shine in the heavens.

You tell the moon to move and stir the mighty oceans.

Some see your wonders and they never sing your praises.

But as for me I stand amazed!

When mountains shake, I will not forget to praise you;

When eagles soar I will glorify your name.

When lightning flashes, I will celebrate your wonder!

Lord may it always be to me...more than thunder.

Who is like the Lord our God?

Great and wondrous are his ways!

Who is like the Lord our God?

Let all the earth be filled with praise!

When mountains shake, I will not forget to praise you;

When eagles soar I will glorify your name.

When lightning flashes, I will celebrate your wonder!

Lord may it always be to me...more than thunder!