“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22, 23

The Eye of Our Storms

Yesterday was our shortest day of the year: 9 hours and 53 minutes. I am so, so glad that our days will now be getting longer.  I find the long, dark, cold nights hard. It seems to intensify everything.

Another All Nations staff lady recently did a painting that spoke to my heart as soon as I saw it. It will soon be hanging in our home! I’m attaching it at the bottom of this update. The painting is of a turbulent storm raging on the ocean—big, foamy waves and dark, stormy skies. But in the midst of the dark sky, there are gaps of light blue sky with the sun shining through. There truly couldn’t be a more perfect depiction of what I’ve been walking through. It captures my journey!

I am so abundantly grateful that in the midst of the storm, His light of grace and strength always shines through. Yes, the storms have been raging—powerful, mighty hurricane type storms… but He is there like the “eye” of the storm with His provision for me to survive. He shines through with love—reminding me that He’s with me in the storm. I’m not alone. Oh how faithful He is!

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you” (Isaiah 43:1,2).

“He is before all things, and in Him, all things hold together. He will hold you together. He will keep you. Jesus loves you. He is not punishing you. He is not pleased by watching you suffer. When you suffer, He suffers. He will keep you. He will pull you through. He won’t allow you to fall apart” (Colossians 1:17 ESV).

“God, You are with us in the storms of life. You will hear us when we call to You and ask for help. You will protect us, hold our hand, keep us in Your grip, and never leave us. Your Word tells us that we will have trouble, but it also says that You are there to help us. I am so grateful that You have been with me in the storms of the last 28 months. I couldn’t make it without You. You are faithful!”