In Better Hands

It's like the sun is shining when the rain is pouring down....

I first heard the song In Better Hands by Natalie Grant last fall when Mark was deployed. On November 1st, after a long hard day as a pregnant mommy with 2 toddlers, I sat in the Chick-fil-A parking lot munching on fries and praying my husband to come home soon. Better Hands Now came on the radio and I was reminded once again that God presence and grace were so strong and perfect to hold me safe while Mark was away. As the song ended, my cell phone rang - it was Mark calling from overseas - ticket in hand and bags on board- he was coming home.

I have continued to hear the song numerous times in the months since Lia's passing and each time it brings joy to my heart. The greatest joy came on Memorial Day. We visited Lia's grave in my husbands hometown and saw for the first time the beautiful memorial stone. My mother-in-law gave us a small statue - a baby asleep in angel's wings - to place beside the stone. I didn't want to leave the cemetery that evening. I felt that holding vigil would somehow keep her safe and ease my pain. Mark planned to leave with the girls and return for me later. As I helped me load the girls in their seats, Better Hands Now began on the radio. I took another minute at Lia's grave and then left with my family. Lia didn't need me to stay there - she is in better hands now, held in the love of God.

In Better Hands by Natalie Grant:
(video - very emotional for me)

It's hard to stand on shifting sand
It's hard to shine in the shadows of the night
You can't be free if you don't reach for help
You cant love if you don't love yourself
There is hope when my faith runs out
Cause I'm in better hands now

It's like the sun is shining when the rain is pouring down
It's like my soul is flying though my feet are on the ground
So take this heart of mine there's no doubt
I'm in better hands now

I am strong all because of you
I stand in awe of every mountain that you move
Oh I am changed, yesterday is gone
I am safe from this moment on
There's no fear when the night comes 'round
I'm in better hands now

It's like the sun is shining when the rain is pouring down
It's like my soul is flying though my feet are on the ground
Its like the world is silent though I know it isnt true
Its like the breath of Jesus is right here in this room

So take this heart of mine there's no doubt
I'm in better hands now