Jeremiah 17:8

Grace and peace be with you right now friend! Life has this way of throwing curveballs when we least expect it — heartbreak, uncertainty, setbacks, waiting seasons, and those moments when the storms just won’t let up. If you're reading this thinking, “Why is life so hard right now?” or “How am I supposed to trust God when everything feels like it’s falling apart?” — you're not alone.

Let’s get real for a second — faith was never promised to be the easy road. But what if the storms you're facing aren't breaking you... they're building you? What if this season is the very place where God is digging your roots deeper?

deep roots survive storms

The strongest trees aren't the ones in perfect weather. They're the ones who've been battered by rain, winds, and storms — because the roots beneath the surface grow deeper to withstand the weight of what’s happening above ground.

Your faith works the exact same way.

When everything around you feels unstable, God is calling you to dig your roots deeper in Him — into His promises, His Word, His character. Not into how you feel. Not into what it looks like. But into who He is.

"They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." — Jeremiah 17:8

trials fefine you, not define you

If you're questioning if your faith is strong enough — that’s okay. Faith isn’t about never wavering. It’s about standing firm even when you're shaking.

The storm isn't proof that your faith is weak. It's proof that God is strengthening you.

Fire refines gold. Pressure makes diamonds. Storms deepen roots.

What if instead of asking, “Why is this happening to me?” — you started asking, “What is God building in me?”

God is still good when life isn’t

Let’s be honest — it's hard to sing about God's goodness when life feels anything but good.

But here’s the game-changer: God’s goodness isn’t on trial when life gets hard.

He’s still faithful. He’s still for you. He’s still working even in the silence.

Storms may try to convince you otherwise — but His presence is never absent in the pain.

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." — Isaiah 43:2

You're not just going to make it through this storm — you're going to come out stronger.

The rain might fall. The wind might blow. But those who build their life on Jesus? They never fall.

Let’s start digging deep. Are you ready to become stormproof? Amen!

in harmony,

nancy

Pulse Check:

Stormproof faith isn't built in comfort — it's built in surrender. Here’s your challenge:

Pick one storm you're walking through right now.
Every day for the next 14 days, declare one truth from God’s Word over that storm.
Journal what you're believing God for — not based on what you see, but based on who He is.
Worship before the breakthrough.

stormproof