How to Overcome Storms of Life: 10 Ways
The winter wind beats hard against the western wall of our house, and I stare out the window at the bands of white as they tear across the yard. These unrelenting gusts remind me that we all face storms in life, and sometimes the best we can do is hunker down and hold fast to the One who promises to hide us in the shelter of his wings. Today, we’ll discuss how to overcome storms of life.
I invite you to soak in these truths.
Also, be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you cling to God in life’s storms.
How to Overcome Storms of Life: 10 Ways
Most of us know how it feels to be plodding along the even road of good health, blessing, and prosperity, only to ride straight into a storm that changes everything.
This fall, I wrote a post highlighting all the reasons why spiritual attacks aren’t generally against our cars, our health, or our finances.
The enemy comes to claim the ground of our minds, and if he can harden our hearts or convince us to grow offended at God, he wins.
Our little family has passed beyond the struggles we faced in autumn, and there are rich blessings threaded through the tapestry of the season we now enjoy. But that doesn’t mean it’s all glitter and sunshine. Not every part of life is blissful in this season, and it seems this is true for most sunshiny seasons as well as most blustery storms in life.
How to Overcome Storms of Life
There’s usually a cloud or two in the sky on the sunny days, and there’s usually a bit of light piercing through the storm clouds when times are tough.
Regardless of where this day finds you, here are some insights on how to overcome storms of life with God’s help.
1. Turn to the One who is with you in the storm.
God will remain faithful in your storms, even when it seems he has abandoned you. He has not left you to navigate this storm alone.
This truth comes from Lamentations 3:22-23, which reads: The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
God promises never to leave his children. Ask him to hold you through this storm.
2. Trust that this storm will pass.
This storm might bruise you, but God is waiting to restore you.
If you are feeling bruised, hold onto the words of Isaiah 42:3, which reads: A bruised reed He will not break and a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish.
3. Find your hope in Jesus, not clear skies.
Your hope is in a Person, and he is holding onto you.
Romans 12:9-12 reads: Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer.
This is where we find our hope, friends. We can persevere through storms because God is with us.
4. Trust that all things are possible with God.
God holds the power to lift this storm when the time is right.
When the time is right, these clouds will pass.
Hold onto the words of Matthew 19:26: And looking at them Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
5. Ask the Lord to help you trust him to accomplish his purpose in your life through the storm.
Storms in life shape your character to match your calling.
Ephesians 2:10 reads: For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
Keep pressing through this storm. The lessons learned are deepening you, molding you, and transforming you for the work that is set before you.
6. Don’t be surprised by storms in life.
We find this truth in John 16:33, which reads: These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.
Jesus knew you would have storms in life. He also promised to stay with you in the storms.
7. Don’t give up.
This storm is developing perseverance, character, and hope in you.
Keep stepping moving forward, and rest in the words of Romans 5:3-5, which reads: And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
8. Ask God to help you trust him with what you don’t understand.
This storm will result in glory and honor to God.
Find truth in the words of 1 Peter 1:6-7. This passage reads: In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
9. Stay in God’s Word.
God’s Word is an anchor in life’s storms. Stay in the Word for hope and ask God to give you his perspective about the storm you are facing.
Maybe you willingly created the perfect ingredients for this storm in life. Have hope. God longs to restore you, allure you, and speak kindly to you, even if this storm in life is the natural consequence of your own decisions.
Even if you played a role in bringing this difficult season to your own doorstep, God longs to woo you – to allure you – as he brings you back into tender affections. We find this powerful truth in Hosea 2:14: Therefore, behold, I will allure her, bring her into the wilderness, and speak kindly to her . . .
10. Find support in others.
We are not meant to endure life’s storms alone.
Ask God to lead you to a loving friend who can encourage you through this storm.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 reminds us: “And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
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Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith is written for girls ages 7-12. It includes 60 devotions with Scripture, conversation starters, and a shared journaling section for moms and daughters after each devotion. I wrote this book with the help of our daughter, Bekah, when she was eleven. Find this one-of-a-kind shared devotional here.
Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls is for teenage girls ages 13-20. It includes 50 devotions, each with a shared journaling section to help moms and daughters connect through writing. This is a great book for moms who want to communicate about awkward topics—like dating, sexuality, peer pressure, and more—but don’t know where to start. Bekah and I will help you right here.
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