Dealing With The Storms Of Life
There will always be storms in this world both physical and spiritual.
To overcome the storms depend on how you prepare for it. Every year, the Caribbean looks forward to another hurricane season.
As long as this world lasts, the seasons will revolve. Hence, adequate preparation is always necessary to survive the storms, both the literal and spiritual storms of life.
How do you deal with the storms in your life?
First, you must recognize that there is no storm that God cannot take you through.
Your safety will depend on your connection with God.
The Lord Jesus Christ has established a pattern that His followers should follow.
In the two encounters that Jesus had with a literal storm on the sea, He rebuked the wind and He calmed the sea (Luke 8:22-25; Mark 4:36-41).
Satan, the enemy of your soul, has arranged an array of powers against you.
You, therefore, have to be knowledgeable of the powers that are for you and use it against the devil.
In the midst of your storms, the devil will constantly remind you of your nakedness.
But, the Lord will rebuke the devourer for your sake and all you need to do is resist the devil and he will flee from you (Malachi 3:11; James 4:7).
Speak life in the midst of your storms and try not to retaliate in fury and strike the rock.
When your ways please the Lord even your enemies will be at peace with you (Proverbs 16:7).
Therefore, ensure that you always adorn yourself in the glory of God.
Your praise is not only a deadly weapon against the enemies but it will give you peace as you sail through the storm.
Related post: Sleeping through the storm; Help through the storms.
August 2019 Reviews
During the month of August the hurricane preparation usually intensifies because the following month – September- is usually the most active month in the season.
The islands of the caribbean are on high alert and the media constantly reminded the people how to prepare.
The spiritual storms of life are not seasonal but are all year round. Therefore, as children of God, you must be constantly prepared.
Thus, during the month of August, most of the posts on this blog are related to strengthening your spirit to help you survive whatever storms that life throws at you.
Thirty posts were published in August with a total of 4,425 views including 2,690 visitors.
The top post for the month of august is Strategies against the enemy with forty-nine likes and twenty-seven comments.
This is followed by Will you be made whole with forty-eight likes and nineteen comments and Pray more, worry less with forty-five likes and twenty-four comments.
Other popular posts
- The fallen soldiers
- Storm update
- How valuable are you?
- The strength of the Branch
- Fix your heart upon the Lord
- My prayer for you today
- Coping with uncertainties
- Life and favor are yours to receive
- The steps of a good man
- Discipline yourself to know
- Church critics
- More church bulletin bloopers
- Celebrating Freedom (part one) and (part two)
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Your support and encouragement have motivated me to continue this ministry.
A helpful and encouraging post. And the most important thing I take away from this is “there is no storm that God cannot take you through.” Amen.
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Amen. That is is our first assurance of hope. The Lord has been through it all so He understands our infirmities.
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I live in Texas where I’ve literally been in a middle of a storm. In fact, I had to relocate due to damages sustain to my home caused by a storm. In a storm where the winds are howling can be frightening and in some cases deadly.
When the storms of life are raging against us we need to learn how to be at peace. I can personally testify that tossing and turning worrying about what may or not happen is never beneficial. In fact, as I write this comment I am in the middle of a storm. I don’t know what will happen tomorrow but I can be prayed up today. One thing I’ve learned is God is not moved by my circumstances. As Believers if we are doing what God called us to, fulfilling His purpose for our lives…being obedient to His Word…stuff is going to happen. The work of the enemy is to get us to recant our confession and walk away from God. Right now what I’m focusing on is not to panic and not allow my circumstance to dictate my state of mind or my destiny. If God said I’m going over and not under then I’m going over and not under no matter what my circumstance look like.
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My prayers are with you, my sister, that God will strengthen and keep you in the midst of this storm that you are going through. The fact that you are able to write such encouraging words prove that God is with you and He will definitely carry through this storm.
I have also been through some terrible physical and spiritual storms, but God! We will be praying for you because we are confident that God will take you through. Be blessed.
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Amen! Thank you woman of God! I pray that God touches you in your situation even now, be encouraged!!
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Amem. I received in Jesus name.
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I like your spin on handling life’s storms.
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Thank you. I am glad to know it was a blessing to you.
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It’s so comforting to know that no matter what we’re going through God is right there, carrying us through.
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Yes it is. Knowing that Jesus is in the boat with you makes all the difference.
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“In the midst of your storms, the devil will constantly remind you of your nakedness.” So good sis!
Nakedness causes shame. The devil does this to make us feel ashamed. So instead of fighting him, we focus on ways to cover our shame. It is an act of distraction
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Oh yes! When we are securely covered by the glory of God, the devil has nothung against us. Thanks for sharing these encouraging words.
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Amen
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I like that verse in Proverbs 16:7, “When your ways please the Lord even your enemies will be at peace with you.” When people act foolish and we choose to respond in a godly way it brings peace.
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So true. Also the enemy will not stir up things against you.
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Beautiful ❤️. I love how you illustrate Jesus’ mastery of the storms through scripture. He is the source of true peace. Blessings to you, friend 🙏
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Yes, Jesus is indeed mastery of the storms. Thank you for reading and sharing.
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