Hatred, racism, sickness, disease, fear crashing like violent waves around me.

My boat is shaking, I feel as though we may lose complete control and capsize.

The waves are relentless, one more powerful than the next.

I feel my feet slipping–

I am trying to withstand the wind and sheer force raging against me, my heart thudding in my chest.

My eyes search through the heavy darkness for someone to rescue me–

over the horizon I see light ahead, I hear words louder than the thunder around me….

Have courage—I have overcome the world!

My heart feels relief and my body relaxes.

My spirit knows that I cannot be shaken, it recognizes this promise.

I hold on to the One who can pull me through any storm.

When storms are breaking out in every direction, my Rescuer calms them with one word.

The wind stops suddenly and the waters turn calm.

Peace washes over me.

There will be suffering

Tribulation

Pain

We are to expect such things, it does not surprise us.

If will stay anchored in Christ and even the fiercest storm won’t shake us.

Take heart, and hold on friends—we have a Rescuer and we will make it through the storm.