Finding peace in the middle of life’s storm didn’t make much sense to me until I started experiencing life in different phases.

Growing up, I often heard the phrase, “life is not a bed of roses”. I didn’t fully comprehend its meaning till I stepped into adulthood and saw my life unfolding in ways I never imagined. I began to understand that the challenges of life can come in different forms – family pressure, societal expectations, financial struggles, and even health-related issues.

I have walked through seasons of my life thinking I had all my plans figured out, like I knew the direction my life was going. Boom! Life happened; I saw my plans falling by the wayside. I will wake up in the middle of the night to cry and wish them away. I will pray and stay up in the night, seeking answers.

That phase of my life taught me stillness: how finding peace in the middle of life’s storm should be my goal.

Walking on Shaky Ground

Have you ever experienced a moment when you feel the ground you walk on is shaky? Those are the moments of confusion. When the struggle seems like forever. That moment when we think we have done our best and have nothing to show for it. While waiting in silence for answers is the most difficult thing to do. 

Those are the moments where we are building resilience and growing deep roots slowly and quietly.

Finding Peace in the Middle of Life’s Storm – Peace is Not Loud

Peace often comes not in a loud, dramatic way but in a whisper. It is in that moment when we pause to reflect. Sometimes, you can find peace in the scripture speaking to you exactly where you are.

I am constantly reminding myself that peace doesn’t mean everything around me will make sense, but trusting in my process while learning to find rest.

In Mark 4:39, we learnt how God commanded the storm to be still when his disciples were scared. He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down, and it was completely calm. The passage demonstrates the power of finding peace in the middle of life’s storm.

Letting Go of What We Can’t Control

It is often difficult to loosen our grip on what we assume is familiar and under our control. Finding peace in the middle of a life storm is teaching us to stop fighting the fog and walk through it, hand in hand with God.

We don’t need to know all the answers. It is okay not to be sure. It is equally okay to feel tired and cry sometimes. In all of this, I want you to know that you are not alone. You are being held even if you don’t see the hands.

We don’t need to be perfect; it is a myth to even think so. Let’s choose trust over our fears and whisper back to the storms: You won’t steal my peace.

Growing Strong Together

In the midst of life’s struggles and confusion, never feel alone. Peace is a gift that we all have to embrace. Life will not always be a smooth ride, but peace is possible.

If you are going through a tough season in your life, be encouraged. Find peace even in the struggles and confusion of life. If for any reason today, you feel lost, pain in your heart, tiredness in your soul. Pause and remind yourself: peace, be still!

Find joy in the simplest things around you. In your child’s laughter, in the hug of a loved one.

Finding Peace in the middle of life’s storm: Gentle Reminder

Peace is closer than we think. It is found in the stillness of our hearts, away from the noise. Peace is found in total surrender to God.

We will find peace not by escaping the storm but by walking through it.

Peace, be still.