Jeff and Sheri Easter - Learning to Dance in the Rain Lyrics
Lyrics
To the saint and the sinner
The losers and winners
Sometimes the rains gonna fall
All the bad and the good
The misunderstood
Storms will come to us all
Well I found the answer
From heartache to cancer
I thank him in spite of the pain
Cause when I start praising
Things begin changing
By learning to dance in the rain
I'm learning to smile when i feel like crying
To live every day as if I were dying
I'm learning the lesson of praising God through the pain
I'm learning to stand when my heart is breaking
To hold to the cross when my hands are shaking
Lord through it all, I'm learning to dance in the rain
When the clouds start to gather, bringing bad weather
There's no silver lining in sight
When yours prayers have been prayed and the answers delayed
And you're holding on for dear life
Whether you walk on water or if you falter
He'll be there when you call his name
And you'll get the victory and you'll solve the mystery
By learning to dance in the rain
I'm learning to smile when i feel like crying
To live every day as if I were dying
I'm learning the lesson of praising God through the pain
I'm learning to stand when my heart is breaking
To hold to the cross when my hands are shaking
Lord through it all, I'm learning to dance in the rain
I'm learning to stand when my heart is breaking
To hold to the cross when my hands are shaking
Lord through it all, I'm learning to dance in the rain
Lord through it all, I'm learning to dance in the rain
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Learning To Dance In The Rain
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "Learning to Dance in the Rain" by Jeff and Sheri Easter, featured on their 2019 album *You Are Loved*, offers a profound and relatable exploration of faith in the midst of adversity. The central message resonates with the universal human experience of facing storms, whether they manifest as personal heartache, illness, or simply the unavoidable struggles of life. The lyrics acknowledge that "sometimes the rains gonna fall" and "storms will come to us all," affecting everyone, "the saint and the sinner," "the losers and winners." This universality immediately grounds the song in a shared reality, inviting listeners from all walks of life to engage with its message. The "story behind" the song, as interpreted through its lyrics, is one of finding a way to not just endure hardship, but to actively find joy and purpose within it. It’s about a conscious decision to shift perspective, recognizing that even when "the answers delayed" and "you're holding on for dear life," there is a divine presence and a path towards victory.
The true power of "Learning to Dance in the Rain" lies in its unwavering focus on spiritual resilience. The Easters articulate a transformative approach to suffering, asserting, "Cause when I start praising, things begin changing." This is not a passive acceptance of difficult circumstances, but an active embrace of worship as a catalyst for overcoming them. This concept is deeply rooted in Scripture. For example, the Apostle Paul encourages believers to "rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice" (Philippians 4:4) and to offer thanksgiving even in challenging times, stating, "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (1 Thessalonians 5:18). The song’s chorus powerfully encapsulates this ideal: "I'm learning to smile when I feel like crying" and "to live every day as if I were dying." This is a call to a profound spiritual discipline, a daily surrender that echoes Jesus' teaching, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" (Luke 9:23). The commitment to "hold to the cross when my hands are shaking" is a vivid image of faith’s anchor in moments of weakness, a tangible representation of trusting God when circumstances feel overwhelming. The mystery of how to find victory is solved, according to the song, "By learning to dance in the rain." This is not about ignoring the pain or pretending it doesn't exist, but rather about choosing to praise God *through* the pain. It’s a testament to the belief that God’s presence is most keenly felt and His power most powerfully revealed when we lean into Him, even when the clouds are dark and "there's no silver lining in sight." The repeated refrain, "Lord through it all, I'm learning to dance in the rain," serves as a constant reminder of this ongoing journey of faith, a practice of finding grace and thanksgiving amidst life's downpours, ultimately leading to a deeper connection with God and an unshakeable inner peace.