Tammy Trent on Suffering

My whole world shifted in a moment's time eight years ago in Jamaica. My husband of 11 years, Trent Lenderink, was gone forever, and I didn't even get to say goodbye. I'll never forget the moments that followed. Being all alone in a faraway place, my heart took over. It was like a reflex. I began to worship God with my prayers and songs. At that moment I couldn't praise Him in the same way I had the week before, but I did chose to praise Him for what He meant to me, even in that dark place in my life. I felt His presence as I sang. I thank God for the gift of praise and worship that brings me closer to His heart. It's everything I sing about today.

- Tammy Trent (copied from Charisma, June, 2009)