Mercy In The Storm

Courtney Ardoin
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Mercy in the Storm

Life is full of unexpected storms—moments when everything seems to unravel, and the waves of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty crash over us. Whether it's a sudden job loss, a health scare, a strained relationship, or just the overwhelming weight of daily responsibilities, these storms test our faith, our strength, and our endurance. But even in the most turbulent times, there is one truth we must hold onto: God is for us

When It Feels Like Everything Is Against You

It’s natural to feel abandoned or overwhelmed when life doesn’t go as planned. You may wonder, “Why is this happening? Where is God?” But Scripture reminds us in Romans 8:31, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” This is not just a hopeful thought—it’s a promise. When we remember who stands with us, the storm doesn’t seem so mighty.

God’s mercy does not prevent storms—it meets us in them.

You Cannot Control the Storm—But You Can Choose Where You Anchor

One of the greatest sources of anxiety is the belief that we must control everything—people, outcomes, and the path ahead. But the truth is, we can't. And we were never meant to.

Trying to control what is beyond your power only deepens the stress. It leads to exhaustion, not peace. Peace comes when we stop striving and start surrendering—when we place our trust in the One who truly is in control.

Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

Let go. Breathe. He’s got this—even when you don’t.

Fix Your Focus

Storms become more terrifying when we stare too long at the waves. Like Peter walking on water, the moment we take our eyes off Jesus, we begin to sink.

The key to overcoming anxiety and stress is not found in changing the situation but in changing our focus. Worship over worry. Prayer over panic. Scripture over fear.

When your mind starts to spiral, go back to the Word. Meditate on His promises. Speak them aloud. Let them become louder than the voices of fear.

Practical Ways to Shift Your Focus:

Start your day with God. Even five minutes in prayer or Scripture can recalibrate your mind and heart.
Breathe deeply. When anxiety rises, slow down your breathing and remember God’s presence.
Speak truth over lies. Write down promises of God and declare them when doubt creeps in.
Worship. Music has a powerful way of calming the storm within us.
Reach out. Don’t isolate. Talk to someone you trust and ask for prayer.

Mercy in Every Moment

The most beautiful part of our faith is that God’s mercy is not just a one-time gift—it’s new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). His grace is tailor-made for each day’s battle. You don’t need to borrow strength from tomorrow. You have everything you need for today.

And sometimes, the storm itself is the place where God reveals His greatest mercy. He calms our chaos—not always by changing it, but by calming us in the middle of it.

You may feel like everything is against you right now, but remember—God is for you.

You are not alone. You are not forgotten. You are held. Let His mercy be your anchor in the storm.