Laura Story - Blessings

[@fbodkin1]

I lost my wife 4 months ago to cancer. This song tears me to the very core. She was so brave and remained faithful until the very end. I miss her so much

[@marias5088]

+Frederick Bodkin Take care of you family, friends, anyone who needs you. You are needed here. God will heal your pain. You will see her again when your service here is done.

[@fbodkin1]

Thank you. Love is such an inadequate word sometimes.

[@marias5088]

Frederick Bodkin Please take care of yourself also. You may not care now but your family does care for you. Think of them before you think of anything else and it will help you continue to live. This is the moment when you need to quit all the bad things in your life that damage you emotionally and physically. Your wife would want that for you. May God keep you safe and well.

[@patriciasookchand150]

im so sorry for ur lost God bless

[@soledad7762]

Sorry for your loss.. I pray the Lord grants you all the strength you need..

[@julieta8161]

Almost everyday at school, I get left out by my best friend, a girl is rude to me on some occasions, but I prayed so many times and it went on and on. Untill, I had the guts to speak to my teacher about it, sent her an E-mail, and prayed one last time to the LORD, and the next day I went to school, everything was wonderful, no one was rude to me nor left out. Whenever I listen to this, I know that God is with me. You see, God has plans for you,although it may be bad,it always ends good. : )

[@JoshuaJones-td1pc]

I was depressed for 6 months. I never wanted to hear anything about God at that time. I have been a Christian ever since I was born. During that time of depression I nearly committed suicide twice, but something talked me out of it. Everyone was praying for me for a long time. I went to youth camp and saw a new beginning in my life. During that time I have realized that God was always there for me when I was depressed. He always stood at the doorstep of my heart, but I never answered. That was a showing that God never gave up on me and he wanted to take my priceless soul back to follow Christ. I am thankful that I am still living today with a soul still on fire from Gods love.

[@annayeager6404]

God reaches out to us in the midst of our struggles. I'm thankful you let Him do that! He shows us His love over and over.

[@lollysparow]

I Love Your comment. "He always stood at the doorstep of my heart, but I never answered.

[@aspeng_thegirlwholived]

May I just say, God Bless YOU Your so brave and such a hero Believe it or not, But someday... Your comment will change lives. Keep the faith and PLEASE keep living! God bless

[@RogerThat1945]

@@annayeager6404 Eternal life is hard-earned.

[@annayeager6404]

@@RogerThat1945 hard earned by Jesus Jesus Christ. It is hard for us in the sense that we need to humble ourselves to admit our sin and accept His forgiveness. 💞

[@Ace-hh7is]

Thank u, about cried, but I'm only 10, I can't say anything meaningful like an adult can. all I can say is praise God!

[@sophielabelle822]

+Katlyn Swords and that's all that needs to be said! God bless you!

[@teresamcguire8461]

What if your blessings come through rain drops? What if your healing comes through tears? I really wish I could just cry and grieve right now but I can't yet. I know that it will come when the time is right but I just want to get it over with.

[@katielemmon2581]

A child can say something with so much wisdom and felling reather there 2 (My niece Delaney) or 10. This go's for all children you too Katelyn Swords don't let anyone tell you differently. You have all the wisdom you need to make people stop and think and lurne.

[@JWARRIOR-ff7uf]

Katlyn Swords well I'm only 15. and when I think of that feeling when nomatter what happens, I'm loved, that I can do all things. I had a dream once where it seemed God specifically chose me for something. it's truly special. always remember that u can love all things endure all things . for we are nomatter what age invincible

[@aubreeprice4132]

everything you say is meaningful the God

[@chloewooden9147]

this song touches my heart each and every time I hear it. my friends sometimes thinks I'm a total looser because I got to church each week.. I am only 13 and have a unbreakable bond with the lord, I just ended a relationship with someone because he was trying to get me to do stuff that I am not ready for and I am not going to do that stuff until I am married.. I think we need a better world for us young people to grow up in not a world where people are losing there virginity at 12/13

[@LiveHappy76]

God bless and strengthen you and extra blessings for your wise choice!

[@georgenjovu3944]

Keep it up..

[@claireclamp1920]

God never disappoints.

[@sherylosullivan9619]

You go girl! We need more young women like you. You will not regret the decision you have made.

[@jesusisking1741]

I'm praying for you. Never give into temptation that drives you from the Lord, I tried and it led me to pain. Jesus reeled me back in through his mighty power and love. God bless you🙏🙏🙏

[@dray965]

I lost my husband on April 1st, Easter Sunday. I was devastated. The message of this song is so true. I told my grown son, "I just want your daddy to come home." He said, "He is home, mom. We are the ones that are not." This song reminds me that terrible loss and trials only make us want to cry out for the Lord's soon return.

[@daniamorejon1458]

I lost my husband on May 8 of this year after 31 years of marriage. Sudden and unexpected. Only 51. Met with a Christian therapist today who told me that God allows grief and suffering to bring us to a closer and deeper relationship with him.

[@robertfoell6397]

I'm fighting addiction and have lost my family. this song brings peace to my life today as I sit next rehab. thank u father for bringing me home.

[@candacerae8883]

good luck im in recovery too

[@bonnielee3425]

+Robert Foell - My son is in rehab (60 days clean now) and this song helped me to understand the terrible pain we have all been through and to know that this is God's plan. He has brought my son (and you) to where you need to be now. I will pray for you and your family so that you might be reunited soon. Stay strong - you are loved by a gracious God. He is always with you.

[@alicezonnefeld6109]

Robert I just read your post. I'm in recovery 1yr now. I can relate to your pain and understand how your minutes in your 24 hours can be so hard when our actions of our past affect our family. Remember God will love us when we can't or couldn't love ourselves. He forgives. All things are possible even through our circumstances with God. Its awesome we celebrated Christ's Birthday sober this year. Blessings will come in God's time not ours and His timing is always perfect!

[@emphatico]

S Dear Saints: The pain of the loss of family is incredible to understand, except by the Lord (rejected, denied & forsaken by all), or by those to whom such a loss has already come! There was a period in my life when I had not been responding well to my prescribed medication, yet my GP had chosen to do nothing about it. In desperation, I thought it might be "wise" to force the medical system to admit me to the psych ward in order to get my medicine properly adjusted. (It WASN'T: Do NOT try this at home!) So, twice, I intentionally took a non-lethal dose, and twice, the emergency department released me, because I "wasn't overtly suicidal"! Upon my wife's return from hospital where she'd almost died twice; first from a bizzare, non-specific infection, and next, from the medicine they'd prescribed to try and treat it, she told me that I had to leave our home to "get better". Seeking help, as I believed I'd been requested, I was led to a Christian rehab, where I stayed a bit more than a year to work on the bipolar depression which I had been diagnosed with during the second year of our marriage. I also struggle/ed with a back injury, in addition to ongoing hereditary problems with my joints. Thankfully, the Lord preserved me from ever becoming addicted to many of the medicines I've been prescribed over the years. However, that only saved me from some of the possible heartaches. Inside of a week, my wife showed up at the recovery farm with her parents to try and remove me from the premises. During that very visit, my mother-in-law appeared to be suffering from heat stroke. The meeting quickly ended as I provided first aid to her. Not transported immediately to the hospital, the next day she slumped into a coma for an entire year - from which she never recovered - even though there were several incidents which gave some false hopes. She had, in fact, suffered a massive aneurism (sp?) occluding her brain-stem with blood, and almost completely stopping the necessary exchange of her cerebro-spinal fluid. The cooling we provided to her neck and head had so effectively stopped the bleed, so that medical staff were completely unable to determine the origin. Several family members (though I know not whom) somehow hold me responsible for her death, despite the fact that it was my first aid skills which permitted her to even live through that first night. When she passed away, I wasn't welcome at her funeral. Understandably, this provided more things for the Lord to work through with me. As for my own condition, at the recovery center, I experienced definite improvement in many areas, and because they had accepted me without payment (my family truly needed the money), I spent the balance of the next year pennyless (but gloriously provided for!) while I gave back by serving in several rehabs, eventually helping to establish a new one. While I was away from everyone, and with a house FULL of visitors, a dear friend's 3 year old son drowned in their back yard. I only found out a month later. I was also unable to attend my son's graduation. Several brothers whom I had also come to know and care for, overdosed after what seemed like successful treatments of their addictions. During all this time, I was never once visited, written to, or called, by any believers from my assembly (attended for 27 years!) whom I once counted as my closest friends. At the end of my hands-on time in the recovery community, I then lost a close friend who died of a head wound during a very short relapse with alcohol. He lived only for his kids, to see their smiles! (Three small children who'll never know their daddy.) Sadly, he passed alone, lingering battered for two days in the sparsely furnished apartment I'd only just helped him move into the week before. Another friend and I were the last to speak with him over the phone, one day earlier. Thankfully, we've full reason to believe he's with the Lord now. Not two days after my friend passed, my beautiful, faithful, praying wife served me with divorce papers - while I had been preparing to get in touch with her and my son again...not yet to return home, but to begin the rebuilding process. There had been so much pain during the depths of my sickness, so I knew it was going to be an uphill struggle for all of us, but _nothing_ prepared me for being disposed of like a basket of 12 year old laundry (the length of time we'd been married). I sank into a 3 month depression before I could even face the world again. During that time, several established employment opportunities dried up when I was unable to show up. Our family had originally survived through times which would have ripped most couples apart, and I truly found her to be an amazing woman. She had asked me not to write, email or phone, so that I could focus on recovery - it was like a dagger to my heart, and I kept praying for them, fully expecting to be eventually reunited. I kept her cards on the wall beside my bed for encouragement, and regularly re-read her more painful critiques of the things she said I still needed to work on. I often defended her honour if others spoke disparagingly of her - "Hey! Though you nay not understand her reasons, you're speaking about the woman I love!" I wasn't raised with divorce in my working vocabulary, and it was never an option...but now here we are... I can only imagine how she felt, this being her 2nd divorce! As much as I felt (sometimes still feel, if I listen to the accuser!) like a failure, she doubtless exoeriences deeper wounds. I pray she will someday be encouraged by this song, and that she finds what she needs from the Lord. Laura's many songs spoke (still speak) directly to my heart during my time at rehab - filled with meaning and hope, though travelling through pain...this song, "Blessings", in particular - and I was often ribbed by the other men when I cried whenever this song was played on the mixtape during our mandatory weight training sessions. It was an encouragement then, and is _still_ an encouragement now - though for obviously _much_ more painful reasons. John Legend's "All of Me", also bolstered my hopes, "with her perfect imperfections", so much that I began to learn to sing and play it on guitar - hopeful one day to sing it as her tribute. (At that time, another secular song, "Just somebody that I used to know" by Goite, and now, Adelle's "Hello", both have completely the opposite effect on me.) So many mixed messages and broken families! But Laura Story's anthems of love to the Lord - true hymns for the lukewarm days in which we live - are the much needed candles for our souls! The undercurrent of pain in her life is _almost_ concealed by her laugh, fantastic laugh-lines and undeniably bright & cheerful joy. This is a true testament of the deep and ongoing work she permits her Saviour to undertake in her heart! If you've ever been hurt and inadequately encouraged (who hasn't?), _do_ listen carefully to _every_ line of her music, and paricularly to the sound of her voice with certain words & phrases. There's something there for everyone, and if not for you, then immediately ask a trained professional to look for your pulse - you _may_ not have one! (Three years in, the end of my own "Story" is not yet written, but I now regularly fellowship with a group of supportive, caring saints, and have the return privilege of ministering to them in Word , song and deed? Laura's music is certainly being added to the toolbox! God is good! All the time! p.s. Laura, thank you for your odedience and careful deployment of your gifts to the saints!

[@sherrycampion9119]

ive been there, years ago..there is hope. keep up the fight you can win !!!!

[@robertfoell6397]

it has been the hardest thing ever. spent my first sober Christmas in over 15 years.i may not have had my family there but God was there.... was always there... I have learned so much and pray for myself and other daily..... God grant me the serenity to accept myself the way I am... the desire to use is dwindling...goodluck to ur son and ur family .....

[@terylurke3387]

+Robert Foell Don't give up...oh gosh...don't give up! You are worth the battle. Exodus 14:14 - God will fight for you...just let Him consume you. You only need-be still. Praying for you right now friend :)!

[@tiaseay]

The chains to my alcohol addiction were broken and I've been sober for 7 years. I am free! Praying for you in Jesus name...

[@pwpollaccia]

+Tia Seay Praise Jesus!

[@tonyawiseman]

+Robert Foell , God bless you! Heavenly Father, I ask you continue to strengthen Robert. I pray you give him the comfort and love he needs to stay sober one more day!

[@JKirk03]

How are you doing?

[@debbierobertson5905]

I lost my mother on 05/06/13. She had just turned 90 in March. She got up on May 6th, opened the front door, sat back on her sofa and Jesus took her home. She had Stage 3 breast cancer. I miss her so much and I still can't believe she's no longer with me. I had this song played at her "Celebration of Life" and this was one of the songs to help me through everything. She's with her Lord and Savior now - and she feels Fantastic!!!! Love you Mommy........

[@vincentrissler9296]

Lost my wife of almost 20 years to cancer 4 years ago. Two and a half years ago God blessed me with a beautiful Christian woman who has been such a blessing to me.

[@adamschulte5903]

This song fits everything that I have been feeling in the past week and a half. I struggled for seven years and finally got my bachelor's degree this week, and a very close friend betrayed my trust last week. I also got a promotion and a raise at work, but the people that I work with are treating me like I am either not there, or like I do not matter at all. I believe there is a reason for this and that I shall soon find out why, because I know God will never let me down, and I will not stop trying to be the best I can be in His name. This song helps me believe that this is just a trial that will soon turn into a blessing.

[@feefee2078]

Amen. I'll pray for you as well

[@adamschulte5903]

+Faliessia Gibson Thank you for your kind words :)

[@melodyg.6694]

+Adam Schulte indeed! let me share a inspirational verse from Mark 11:24 " Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. "

[@narutospupil1516]

Any update?

[@adamschulte5903]

+Naruto's Pupil - Sorry, didn't see your reply until now. Thanks for asking. I'm still at the same job, but I did get married three weeks ago. I feel so blessed that I have a wife that cares about me and shows me boundless love. I never thought I would experience this :)

[@kenrayborn4112]

Every now and then, you can absolutely KNOW that the Master has reached down and laid a song on someone's heart. This would be the undeniable case with Laura Story singing this song!! My wife of 27 years has just completed our first Chemo Therapy. We have a years worth of Chemo ahead of us. Momma is 49 and I'm 59. Laura has clearly heard and/or felt the hand of the Master in her delivery of this song! Thank You Laura!! We are GOING to make it and momma is going to be fine!! We have an eight year old and a ten year old and we HAVE to be Momma and Daddy.(not just father and mother) The enemy can't stand that we feel that way. But he has been defeated. DEFEATED! We just have to go through the battles. We AREN'T home just yet.

[@VivienLoh]

God bless you and your wife

[@RoseMusic2706]

God bless you, you'll be in my prayers

[@alinal126]

im serious this song is so touching. If you need any help don't annoy your parents, pray to God. He will push away all your fears and negativity and help you through hard times.

[@lexierocks8786]

Respectfully, please do not teach children not to ask their parents for help when they need phisical or emotional support. Yes, pray to God but also communicate with your parents.You need help from above but some help from down here never hurts.Please do not advise children not to go to their parents with problems, it is dangerous to tell them such a thing and it can lead to tragedies.

[@alinal126]

um. im a child XD but ok children listen to Lexie Rocks and talk to your parents... yep

[@lexierocks8786]

Alina Lim Ok so what does the fact that you're a child have to do with my reply? It still applies.Don't teach your peers to hide their problems from their parents.Don't hide your problems from your parents.

[@alinal126]

Lexie Rocks um.... ok :)

[@alinal126]

Lexie Rocks and I said don't ANNOY your parents not don't TALK to them... but meh

[@lizzyjointhelord2728]

The Lord hears your prays, be strong and wait, sometimes he allows us to go through bad stuff, so that one day we can walk along side people who are in pain too,this way we know how to help them. Jesus is sometime the only friend we have but He is the best friend we can have, and he will always be there for you. I will pray for you and your situation,

[@alexsims9893]

2 nights ago a dear friend of mine and his dad died in a car accident. His brother is off at college and his mother is in critical condition now. We all found out yesterday morning all while at school and work. I, along with our community, struggled to make it through yesterday. Many breakdowns at school trying to push through my classes and club responsibilities and I was ready to leave for home. I was on the verge of crying again and the second I turn my car on, this song came on the radio and the verge turned into a flood of tears because I had been holding it in all day even though it still showed through. I knew then that God was telling me that He was still with us even through the hurt and that He is still here. The song hurt more, but it also brought peace when He revealed that to me. Even though it hurts, He's using even that to work in our lives, which is an equal blessing in itself. I love you, Nathan. I'll see you soon...

[@dileshamcwashington2430]

this is one of the greatest songs i ever heard no matter how many times i hear it

[@colleenervine339]

It absolutely brings me to tears since I am having a difficult time. I feel so much sadness, grief and despair right now.

[@masterof4elements826]

It's almost 1am and my mom had this song stuck in her head. She knew the tune, but couldn't think of the name. I'm so glad i was able to help her find it.

[@brettmay8114]

I had a 20 year battle with drugs which led me to be in jail ,I was luckily enough to get a bible which I started reading and it made me feel like drugs was a waste of time,people where offering me drugs in jail ,but through the power of the Holy Spirit I said no to the flesh and still do to this day. Thank you Jesus for your grace

[@devorahtenajeros9843]

Amen! Praise God for His grace upon you. I myself had a very dark past but thank God He saved me 🙏

[@USMC07hdRDking07]

My mom passed away on June 25 2013 at the age of 63. My wife had heard this song and knew it was Gods message to us. I played this song at her bedside as she had just passed on to be with our Lord. Beautiful message. My mom is comfortable now and no more CANCER!!

[@reidsander4703]

““Let my instruction fall as rain, My speech drop down as dew, As fine rain on the tender plants, And as showers on the grass.” ‭‭Deḇarim (Deuteronomy)‬ ‭32‬:‭2‬ ‭

[@NoSurrenderNever]

After almost dying in a car wreck last October, losing my Dad in January to his battles, and then losing my best friend who was only 26- to a fatal car wreck... Its songs like this that God reminds me that He's still in my life and hasn't left me... I love this song so much. I look forward to the day God calls me home- when I finally get to see Jesus and the ones who went before me.

[@1GDFELLA]

Nothing teaches us about the preciousness of the Creator as much as when we learn the emptiness of everything else

[@tabbykat8934]

Listening to this song is one thing. Listening to this song and reading what you all are struggling with and have dealt with is another. I pray for peace for all of you on here. I pray for strength and for god to lift you up and for you to feel his unconditional love. You are all amazing. God bless AMEN

[@JacoOosthuyzen-k6m]

Jooc 😭😥😭😩😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔

[@123joshuamichael]

It wasn't that long ago God allowed everything to be taken from me. It took me to a desperate point where all I had left to do was to give up trying and lay my life at His feet. Amazingly enough, He showed up like never before. Guiding me. Inspiring me. Comforting me. Where had this God been my whole christian life? And if this was all I needed to do to connect with Him, why didn't someone teach me that long ago? I now realize, true salvation requires complete surrender (Matt 10:37-39). DO IT!!

[@crazysox305]

That longing for Christ is from the Holy Spirit, He hasn't forgotten about you! It is very sad that there are "Christians" living a double life, but that's not the life that will lead to an eternal home with Him. Trust me when I say that there ARE good Christians out there and God is totally with you the whole way.

[@crfstewarje]

This song describes perfectly what my community has endured recently. Not too long ago, someone I knew from High School passed from overdosing on alcohol. It left me, a community of family/friends, and this guy's wife and little boy in shock. It has been one of the saddest times, but God knows our pain, and is there for us.

[@leevergason3469]

I’m listening to the song, bawling... I do ever time I hear it.... LIFE stinks a lot of the time, but I have discovered GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME! The Lord is very close to the broken-hearted and rescues those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 That’s a PROMISE from the WORD of GOD. GRAB A HOLD OF IT!

[@correctcut3002]

I’m a 27 year old man, had a slightly hard childhood growing up. Not awful but definitely not easy either… Basically buried all of my feelings for years. Heard this song when I was in my teens and didn’t think much of it other than it had a nice piano melody. Fast forward to about 4 years ago now when my life ended up breaking down and I had no choice other than to kill myself or to surrender to Jesus. He actually chose me first, and that helped me choose Him. Heard this song again around that time. I don’t cry easily, but this song started a river flowing from my eyes. The lyrics describe down to the core of our humanity, and if you are a genuine Christian sensitive to your sin, it will just hit a nerve. To this day, every time I hear this song, I still well up no matter how my day is going. Thank you Laura for allowing Jesus to use you to write this song. And thank you Our Father for being a Great Healer through your children’s music.🙏

[@janetelliott3788]

How can ANYONE give this beautiful and inspirational song a "thumbs down"? Thank you Laura for the song I needed to hear right now...

[@tamra9396]

This song inspires me because of the pain I suffer with the loss of my 8 year old daughter and many other struggles and turmoil in my life but GOD had showed me that when one door closes a window opens.

[@speteydog2260]

😔💕

[@themcooke1477]

Tamra, how are you doing these days?

[@themcooke1477]

Remember, the Lord Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose again for you. I pray His presence and grace be with your spirit. He keeps all of our tears in a bottle!!

[@trymeimalreadyaghost1456]

Oh these comments are enough to put you in tears. I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong. I asked for wisdom and God gave me problems to solve. I asked for prosperity and God gave me brawn and brains to work. I asked for courage and God gave me dangers to overcome. I asked for patience and God placed me in situations where I was forced to wait. I asked for love and God gave me troubled people to help. I asked for favors and God gave me opportunities. I received nothing I wanted I received everything I needed. My prayers have all been answered.

[@bonnew6435]

Wow! That was really touching & so true. Thx for sharing! God bless you.

[@trymeimalreadyaghost1456]

​@@bonnew6435 think of the movie the wizard of oz. when they go to the wizard they are told you already have what you ask for. you just didn't recognize it yet (paraphrased). I just showed you what you are capable of.

[@JeffSoFly]

Every time I hear this song, I cant help but think about the people in Philippines. Everyone please pray for all those people affected in that they receive help!

[@reneefaison5738]

Why does this beautiful,thought provoking, truthful song have over a 1000 thumps down! God works all things together for good for THOSE WHO LOVE HIM AND ARE THE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE!

[@jsproles99]

I love that this tells us that life as a Christian isn't always happy and easy. We all face trials and mistakes. Praise God for grace and picking up the broken pieces.

[@sarahfaith316]

POWERFUL Lyrics. ...love this song. This is my testimony .. God really does work ALL THINGS together for good and He is always faithful.

[@palomalee4445]

"What if trials of this life are your mercies in disguise......" so true

[@austinceccacci3758]

This song means so much to me. If His healing comes through tears, i must have had alot of healing

[@bevkraemer9920]

I lost my daughter after fighting breast cancer twice.then my hero marine hubby.also my son from leukemia. He shared his bday with jesus.my 1st daughter was a stillborn.i miss them all soooo much.I know GOD is with me. But I'm hoping to be with them.I have to wait my turn. But this is one of my funeral songs.so beautiful &true.GOD has always been good to me.I need to stick around for a while for my 3 rescue dogs.

[@alwarren2882]

Actually I am his wife, Carol :) LOVE this song, it really gets you thinking and is so touching, she really did a fantastic job on making this song, because a lot of times when we go through trials and we wonder if God is really listening. I have sent it forward to friends/family that are going through things. Thank you Laura!

[@arielbrome9661]

This song when I first herd it I just wanted to cry my eyes out!!! This song means way too much to me....

[@HannahBethards]

Ariel God is always there I pray for you daily Trust God Pray Blessings might come trough raindrops BELIEVE IN GOD Trust God

[@nickbloomston4658]

God bless you

[@missymisdemeanor2183]

Same! This song has been used by God as a sign for me many times. The lyrics are so beautiful. They really speak to the soul. I love it. God bless everyone! Believers and non-believers! I hold no ill-will towards anyone! May God be with us all!

[@brandondavidson4085]

God, this song SPEAKS to me. I never get tired of it.

[@metakllc]

Me either

[@eclipsetheprincessofevil9111]

Brandon Davidson me to I loove it

[@lisaobrien7374]

This describes all the promises he has given me, 6 troubled children and some would think no hope, He is my hope. * grandchildren and only 2 I can have a relationship with, some have joined Him in heaven others adopted out, He HAS BROKEN THE CHAINS in the 5th generation of our family and the sins of the fathers (parents) have been cast aside. he has given Mercy to those ill and taken them to HIS side. I can only praise all that He is, Lord, Savior and spirit.

[@elizabethpaw5463]

This is definitely on my top 3 list for favorite Christian songs! Beautiful, beautiful song.

[@angelia262]

words cannot express how beautifal your voice is!! praise GOD for your voice, praise GOD!! I pray all the lost souls find their way home through your voice ! thankyou!

[@mirandapayne5734]

When i was homeless and pregnant God kept puting this song in my head reminding me my blessings were on the way. 💖

[@tommcnally3033]

Miss Anna i will pray for you sweetheart! There is never a comparison when someone like you feels sad and alone. I too went through what you are going through when i was growing up. I felt lost and alone. It will all work out. Stay strong, you have more strength then you may be thinking and feeling right now. I listen to this song and "Strong Enough" by Matthew West when i feel down. I pour all my feelings out and listen to them over an over again until i feel better. Blessings..... Krista

[@ichadmendur3488]

I'm blessed hearing this song. Thank you very much

[@BearBonanza]

True songs are just poems being sung, in my eyes, this is a true song

[@hinataistheawesomest]

The first time I prayed by myself, I was about eight and had asked for God to let it rain a week because my family and neighbors were so distressed and I wanted their frustration to go away. Sure enough in the next week for a whole week it rained. A few years later, I was going through a tough time in my life with everything crashing down around me, and I'd been trying to find some sign he could give me to tell me he was still there. I remembered my first prayer to him then and kneeled down in the same place I had the first time and asked him two weeks before my 18th birthday: "Let it rain on the minute I was born, so that I can run out into the rain and wash away my pain." For most of the day on my birthday, there wasn't a single cloud in the sky. But by the evening as my time of birth came closer, I stood out in the back of the house and watched it begin to pour outside right on the minute of my birth. So yes, His mercy truly does come in disguise. You just need to know where to look.

[@kristineanne1991]

My dad passed away July 7th, 2013 in a terrible car accident. The pain of missing him never leaves, but God is always near. This song has been a blessing to me.

[@true90skid]

I am in need of prayers for my finances, my health, my family, my life. God bless me! Bless my family! Bless the unheard, the homeless, the sickly, the abused, the hungry people of the world who dont know where their next meal will come from. Bless the United States of America. Bless the World. Protect Me. Guide Me. Comfort Me. Shelter Me oh Lord! I am so grateful for your forgiveness, your blessings, your Mercy, your favor and your loving grace! In Jesus Name I pray, #Amen!

[@Lovinjessiee]

Beautiful song! God is always there for us.

[@kiaralowrance6191]

Hi Im kiara and Im 15 years old. I dont know what your going through or battling, but I know an awesome, caring, and understanding God that helps us Conquer our battles every day. Just lay it in his hands and he'll take care of it. God is good ALL the time!!!! Gbu all🙌

[@rtcabellon]

As a Christian...a believer of God, this world is not our home. We will soon see Him in His glorious kingdom. We will be with Him in heaven and all our pains in this world will all be gone. Bless The Lord oh my soul. I love you Lord. Be a blessing to all. God bless you Laura.

[@chrisadams8826]

Can't tell you how refreshing it is to watch this vid and not see any hateful comments. That happens just way too often... After all, all I want to do is listen to the beautiful music, not argue.

[@jea123nne]

Yeah it's rather shocking since it's usually the opposite!

[@zaianoname1631]

Last year I was depressed and suicidal I remember sitting in my room door locked feeling broken wanting to end my life and all of the sudden this song starts playing of spotify halfway through the song I started sobbing if it wasn't for this song I wouldn't be here today praise god

[@devorahtenajeros9843]

Praise God for His mercy on you. I hope you're still following God today.

[@anitajones7090]

I don't care how many times I listen to this song, the lyrics just cut right through me. Thank you Laura Story.

[@MichaelZBeaty]

Powerful Healing Through Our Tears, granted By God Awesome Holy Spirit!!!...Jesus!!!!!

[@karlaargueta1663]

my cousin got blood cancer. I cried that night I found out but when I listened to this song, it reminded me that blessing come true. thank you Laura !!!

[@donna6348]

I'm currently reading her book it's called when God doesn't fix it. I'm towards the end of the book and she's quoting the verses of the song. So I thought I'd go to KZbin and listen this book is touch me on so many levels. Just like the words to this song. I spent many nights and days crying this past year. There were times I didn't know if I'd make it through. The darkness seemed so dark. The story isn't over yet. There are still days when the darkness is darker than the light. but I know God is with me. I'm learning to trust him in ways I never have before. I'm learning to surrender, all of me. Everything. and I'm learning that He's here with me in the darkness. He promised He heals the broken hearted. I will trust you.

[@ClaRa-np7gg]

This song give me hope and strength..

[@HananyaNaftali]

*Love it!! I'm a Jewish Christian KZbinr from Israel btw :)*

[@rjh_5187]

god bless you all out there who are going thourgh the hard times

[@toriboggs6685]

Just found out that my mom has cancer, this song reassures me that every things gonna be Okay and that every happens for a reason, it reminds me to never lose faith.I can really feel the presence of God when I listen to it.

[@FollowJesus1245]

Sometimes when I feel like giving up on the narrower road, the voice of truth comforts me. Anyone can be saved. Have faith like a musterd seed, and you'll see the big things it'll do. Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved. God bless you all.

[@RozLiang]

What if your blessings are right here with me...... this song speaks to me and to you.

[@jennierodezno7472]

This Song is one that I can relate too for the pass 3 months. But I thank Jesus for is love and mercy. For me.

[@fareaterbrim6670]

Wow.. reading the comments while i hear this song, allows me to know that im not the only one going through things and life and that we are never alone. Praise God

[@beccalynn2888]

God I miss my grandpa. they played this at my grandpas funeral.

[@PiseyHean]

+Bex V :(

[@amyhayden2257]

my mom passed away last year and I miss her so much

[@hatsunemiku8669]

+Amy Hayden my mom passed away right before Christmas, so I know how you feel.... I miss mine so much too

[@frankys1820]

+Amy Hayden I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. God bless you and heal your heart.

[@frankys1820]

+Hatsune Miku I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that you find peace and healing. Blessings be with you all of the time.

[@LindaCeCe]

Christina, I've been where you are now. Praise God, He has delivered my husband, healed me & restored my marriage which is stronger & more beautiful than it's ever been! He will do it for you too! Praying for you xx

[@stephaniemayhew5147]

We all go through trials and tribulations, love and loss... What a great song to every situation each of us may go through.... This is NOT our home!!! My healing came thoroughly tears and those sleepless nights.... So thankful my debt has been paid for some day I shall walk those streets of gold!!! Oh happy day!!! ❤ This song so much!!!

[@lindseywaite6348]

this song is so beautiful

[@stellakanyogonya-heuvelman1502]

What an awesome message and spiritual food for thought ☺

[@Atukunda2005]

NICE

[@jamied.palazzo6979]

Just imagine what life would be like without God... It's hard, right???

[@mjt777x8]

u wouldn't even be real

[@masehow]

For me, that line refers to the idea that sometimes we have to endure these things in order to reach out for God. I know in my personal life, it was during my darkest time in life that I truly found God. I'd always been a Christian,believed in God but what I was lacking was a personal relationship with Him. During my most difficult trial in life, I learned to truly depend on & trust Him & in doing so, I began building that relationship & my faith was strengthened. That trial was God's mercy.

[@sheritaylor4340]

My daughter passed away on May 7, 2013. Sleepness nights, a desparate need to begin to hea and to hear from above drew me to the message in this song when I heard it on the radio. It was my message from above. It embraced my empty heart and reminded me that blessings do come in the simplest of things and that mercies during trials are most often always overlooked because they are disguised. Thank you Laura for sharing your gift and blessing us with this song.

[@mollytucker6836]

This song is so beautiful 💫👼

[@kateyperry33]

Hi. I am 18 years old. My name is Anna, I have never self harmed, done drugs, or been abused. I have a great life. But I have my own struggles and I don't know what I am going to do in the future. There is going to be a of changes coming very soon. I feel like all my friends are going to leave me, I don't drive yet, I have never had a job, I have a lot of things to catch up on,I have fallen behind in school from home schooling, I am scared and lonely. I know a lot of people that ask for stuff have it a lot worse then I do but could anyone pray for me?

[@bjlafrance2977]

Hi Anna, I am a mom of 4 homeschooled children. I am praying for you right now. Life is full of a lot of changes.....sometimes good sometimes not so good. One thing you can know for sure is that if you are saved, that Jesus has your back. He wants what is best for you and is the BEST friend anyone could have. Spend time in that relationship with Him daily and asking Him to guide your steps daily. He will send you on a journey that will grow that relationship. It doesn't mean that everything is rosy in life but does mean He will carry you through. Ask God to direct you and He will. It is exciting how He opens things up for you to serve Him. Remember, people can disappoint you, leave you, hurt you but God empowers you, strengthens you, always forgives you, heals you. redeems you, Psalms 103 Memorize.

[@godsoloved9719]

I'm praying for you. I'm 19 and in the exact same boat as you. I know how hard it is. Remember God will fulfill His purpose in your life (Ps 138:8)

[@larryhale5926]

You are fortunate that you are still young enough to have time to decide what you want to do. Take time and pray about it, you will find your way. You will be in my prayers, but don't be scared because you are not alone. Remember Phillipians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

[@lucyroyal3565]

I am 55 yrs old and with and illness that has changed my life forever, I am praying for you, that our Lord and Savior will guide you on this road, do not despair your are so young and believe me that tomorrow is going to be a better day, even one better yet, today with Jesus is a better one and a great future.

[@Acts2.21]

Don't worry my friend God will be there for you..........I understand your struggles and don't feel your struggles are not or weigh up to others. The point is that it is yours and God will be there for you..... Pick your self up and move forward and get back on track.....God bless you..............

[@campbe11_em]

this is one of my favorite songs ever

[@Brinsinger_Roos]

I am so grateful for this song right now. With everything that is going on in our country, we need this. Not only that but the Lord has opened the door to me to contact my real Dad and we are talking again after 5 or 6 years. Thank you God.

[@keithwebb9005]

Back in July of 2011 my great nephew died in an drowning accident.He was only 5 years old.This is one of the songs that was sung at his memorial service.Heavenly Father needed another angel at that time.He had an such sweet spirit about him.

[@MonicaD444]

a greater thirst this world can never satisfy...

[@CH1EFBL1TZ]

This is not our home! Amen!

[@CH1EFBL1TZ]

+Pavel Hivrenko ?

[@vigilante9589]

This is our home when we die don't be rude if u believe in the lord put a thumbs up amen when we die we will go to heaven but who's not save and don't go to church will not go to heaven or if u don't believe

[@bztoni]

WOW What a song....

[@bztoni]

MERCIES...in disguise ---- wow

[@sydneyhammond8413]

my aunt died and im 10 and laura storyy is how i remember my aunt her kids need to be prayed for if any one will do this for my cousins you would make me feel blessed ones 13 and ones 16 please pray for these boys to find christ again

[@Tortugadelmuerte]

Having been through that myself, I can tell you don't give up. God will never stop loving you and he won't give up on you. He is faithful no matter what.

[@kapiti3652]

I love this song so much! It's wonderful and I'm glad there is still good songs out there(:

[@wesleyogilvie8105]

Amazing!

[@Jensenliansing]

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[@SuperHappyDuckling]

When friends betray us When darkness seems to win We know that pain reminds this heart That this is not, This is not our home It's not our home... What if my greatest disappointments, Or the aching of this life, Is the revealing of a greater thirst this world can't satisfy. What if trials of this life, The rain, the storms, the hardest nights Are your mercies in disguise?

[@utterlynice1]

My favorite part.

[@byron160]

Healing doesn't always come in this life but we can rest assured it will come when we meet Him in His glory. This song is a great reminder of that truth.

[@parkerlawhon9539]

At my aunts funeral, the preacher played this song. My cousin, her son, and my uncle, her husband, had their arms wrapped around each-other rocking back and forth singing along. It brought out the tears in my eyes. It showed me the reality of death. I was only twelve years old that night. Even at that young age, I noticed something.. The reason we fear death, is because we're scared that the memories, the happiness, the greatness, of all of life, is over. "God ends a person's life, to give them peace. Johnny (my aunt) was tired, and weak, and needed peace. God lifted her, and whispered in her ear, it's all over." The preacher told my cousin (her son) this holding hands crying. Being in a room with over 100 people feeling moral sadness really changed my life forever. Two years later, there has been so much change. I remember to never argue with my parents, because one day i might lose my mother. Or I might lose my father. And I want everything to be happy when the time comes

[@krn91]

Thank you Father for helping me kill my desire to be with the same sex. I'm so blessed to know you and though I couldn't sleep tonight, I know there's a purpose in my sleeplessness. I know though ivebeen sick with this cough,mucus for almost two weeks, there's a reason. I need your presence I want to love you more and more with my whole heart. You're my reason to love and live in Christ. Only through Him can I ever be Me. My identity is found in Christ :) I need so much help God. None of those around me are seeking after you.so much superstition so much idolism, I'm at a loss of direction to help them, so it starts with letting my mind be transformed, that I may be able to putonthenew person. I need you Jesus so bad I desire so much to Hug you and feel you hugging me it's a deep deep desire. How I love you my lord, I love you with my every breath and action. My actions are the paint brush to my heart. I need you.

[@lv4854]

It Takes Courage to Admit This I Admire Your Truthfulness, I Also Wanted to Say Thank You for Sharing It's Like You to the Words Right Out of My Mouth but I Will Pray You Continue Your Journey With Christ Leading You, God Bless You! :)

[@amrumo8547]

Congrats on beating the sin you had to get over! Namely, your desire. I really wish people these days could do what you've done! :)

[@PurpleFlowerwork]

This makes me sad . Some people are BORN with both sets of genitalia and have to choose which one to keep ...Christians would judge /condemn them , but God made them that way . Same thing with transgender people , God put those people on this Earth for a reason , to teach people to show love and compassion UNCONDITIONALLY like Jesus did , but most Christians have are filled with hatred . God doesn't make mistakes , so who are we to say LGBT are mistakes and should die ? We don't have a heaven or hell to put anyone in . The Ten Commandments are what's most important to God and none of them have anything to do with sexuality. Most of the people on here are caught up in religion and have no personal relationship with God/Jesus . People are judged for how they look and dress at church when its suppose to be about God , not everyone has a nice dress or a expensive suit etc ...I support LGBT because God said we are ALL his people and he loves all of us . You can question my relationship with God , but I know he blesses me bc I don't judge his people . Congrats to you for getting over what you felt wasn't right for your life , I just wish people focused on things that matter like how we treat others and having a giving spirit .

[@jabbawokie1510]

that's amazing! i love that💓

[@elsamontoya7095]

thank you lord

[@ChristianSalveti]

beautiful!!

[@amysayers110]

Agreed!

[@danija3]

#ImSoBlessedWithThisSong

[@cielsNatures]

when im weak , fail, doubt, lonely... the Lord Jesus Give me a strength when I read His Word and listen this kind of music... His love is everlasting for us :) always trust always love Him always have faith in Him..

[@10dytwicehis80]

Dear Anna, this song is so perfect for you. God has an incredible plan for your life. I remember that I was in the same boat all through out high school and I was so miserable. I prayed for many years for God to bring a true friend to my life and that friend came when I was in varsity, a friend that came from God. She is like a sister to me. My point is when you have a real friend it won't matter whether you can drive or have a job they will stick to you like glue. You are so young. Just wait and see what God has in store for you. God bless!

[@soledad7762]

God pls take away this ideations I know that it gets better. A thousand sleepless nights, never ending trials, tears unending. This pain reminds me that this is not my home. I look to you Father

[@rileycomans3925]

why does this make me cry 😞😞

[@jabbawokie1510]

me too :'(

[@joeauflick4128]

Riley Comans because you know the Lord loves you and he tugs on your heart to remind you every day how much he loves you!!!! God bless!!!!

[@nbholladay]

Because it is true

[@DrarryIsMyOTP]

"What if your healing comes through tears?" What if it doesn't? I'm honestly in so much pain. I need prayers please :'(

[@thatpersonwholovesallfranc216]

I'll be praying for you, I know that everything will one day be alright for you. God bless you.

[@marias5088]

+DrarryIsMyOTP Are you still having pain? Is it physical or emotional pain? Please let me know so I can try to help. I just prayed for you. There are ways to relieve physical pain naturally with no side effects. Just let me know if you still need help.

[@marilynholzem834]

DrarryIsMyOTP you have my prayers

[@jennamanning8685]

It's been 3 years since you posted this. I hope you're in a better place now.

[@ashleytyson5386]

DrarryIsMyOTP 🙏🙏🙏

[@lovegirl12245]

I was extremely depressed this past week. And suddenly I remembered this song when my friend played it on her phone. Though it was a recording, I went back to my house and looked this up. By the end of the song, I felt the holy spirit take me in. I've been so depressed and this song spoke to me in God's voice. I felt better. Thank you Laura Story. You probably just saved me.

[@kimmiebohon]

Laura... I pray your husband recover a little more everyday by the touch of God's hands, you'll never know how true these lyrics have effected my soul and relationship with God. You are a miracle from God, your voice and your heart. I appreciate you.