Anchor Yourself in God’s Promises!
The storms of life have a way of revealing what is beneath the surface of our beliefs. It’s easy to have faith when things are going well.
What do you do when you are going through a dark patch in life?
Do you sink or swim by anchoring yourself in God’s promises? The anchor that holds even when everything else seems to be falling apart.
How to Exercise Faith in The Storm:
1. Recognize the Reality of the Storm
Faith is not living in denial as if the storm does not exist. On the contrary, it acknowledges the challenge but places the superiority of God’s power above it. Faith means believing in the ability of God to give you victory in whatever circumstance you find yourself in. God doesn’t ask you to deny your pain, but to bring it to Him. Trust God’s Word above your fears.
2. Anchor Yourself to God’s Promises
Don’t anchor yourself in your feelings. Feelings can change from moment to moment, but God’s promises remain the same. When you’re in the storm, it’s not your emotions that keep you steady; it’s the unchanging truth of Scripture. Write out promises from the bible that speak to your situation and read them daily.
3. Refuse to Let Fear Steer the Ship
Storms tempt you to make decisions based on fear. When you make decisions based on fear, you will panic and make mistakes. This will likely worsen your situation more than it would have been. So, don’t panic! Make decisions based on God’s guidance. Fear sees the wind and the waves; faith sees the God who commands them. Always pray before you act. Ask: “Lord, is this You leading me, or my fear pushing me?”
4. Surround Yourself with Faith-Builders
When the disciples were afraid, Jesus’ presence brought peace. The people we allow into our inner circle during a storm matter. Spend time with friends who speak faith, not panic. If you can’t find those voices in person, read your bible, listen to sermons, worship music, or podcasts that point you back to God’s truth.
5. Remember the Storm Has an Expiration Date
Even the fiercest hurricane eventually passes. Seasons of trial don’t last forever, but the spiritual maturity and intimacy with God you gain can last a lifetime. One day, you will look back and see how God used this very storm to make your faith unshakable.
Final Encouragement:
Faith that stands in the storm is not the result of willpower: it’s the result of knowing and trusting the God who holds the storm in His hands. Anchor yourself in His promises, and you’ll discover peace that makes no sense to the world but is perfectly steady in Him.
Which promise of God will you choose to anchor yourself to today?
Prayer:
Lord, teach me to trust You in every season. Help me anchor my heart in Your unchanging promises and not be swayed by fear. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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