Nothing can stir up a season in life like a fast-moving storm that leaves little time to think through the solution. A sudden job loss, a deadly diagnosis, an uncovered secret, rejection.

A big enough change in life can break down our emotional capacity to keep up with plans. When our reasons shatter, our footing can slip. If we don’t have an anchor holding us firmly in place, we might drift in our relationships, habits, work, even Church.

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3 NIV

Challenges will come. It is dangerous to focus on your problems more than on your purpose for living.

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19 NIV

He is your Anchor in a swirling storm. Jesus walks on the waves of life asking you to keep your gaze on Him. Even though the surface is changing, don’t look down. Keep looking up at Him with each brave step forward. The most courageous thing you could do is surrender your struggles to Jesus.

Do you have faith to believe that even though the calm has been disturbed, healing can still come when we accept the pain rather than stay away from it? We might spend more time and energy denying change rather than moving forward in it.

When the winds blow, where does your soul find security? When the waters rise, what truth do you tie your emotions down with? You never fully realize the worth of an anchor until you’re in a storm.