A lifting storm, a reason to celebrate soon

Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the LORD, his wonderful deeds in the deep. For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. 

They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away … Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he brought them…