As a child, I was always terribly afraid of storms. The pounding rain, howling winds, booming thunder that rattled the windows and cracking lightning that flashed across the sky. It all terrified me. It was very hard to feel safe amid the onslaught of nature. Not even putting my head under the covers and praying for the storm to go away helped.

“What if the home I was in failed to protect me? What if I didn’t survive the storm?”

These were questions I worried silently over as the storm raged on.

He is Faithful

As an adult, I’ve asked the same questions during the storm of economic collapse. And when a destructive whirlwind blew with such violent force that it nearly blew my marriage apart. Additionally, over the 16 year-long period of my son’s addiction.  Now on this side of the storm, my husband Ken & I have the privilege of sharing about God’s faithfulness and never failing on love. We share on multiple media outlets including our podcast Faith Works.

One thing I’ve learned in my Christian walk is that we all face storms. Some small ones, some large ones, and some that blow in and blow away everything in their path. Still, into every life a storm will blow. And the storm can come from seemingly out of nowhere. When life is going well and you’re doing your absolute best to serve God. Or the storm can come as a result of bad decisions, choices, or mistakes made. Either way, it can be frightening and painful.

With Us In The Storm

The other thing I’ve learned – I am still learning – God is with me in the storm. I can’t see Him, I don’t always hear Him or feel Him but He IS there. And His love never fails.

Chorus from Your Love Never Fails
You stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night but joy comes in the morning

And when the oceans rage
I don’t have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
Your love never fails

(Songwriters: Anthony Skinner / Chris Mcclarney Your Love Never Fails lyrics © Capitol Christian Music Group)

He Will Not Leave Us

So take heart in the midst of the storm. In the midst of  THIS storm.  In the midst of these trying and unsettling times. Our God won’t let you down. His love will not fail you. No matter how the oceans rage, the winds blow, and the house is shaken. He will be with you.

In Hebrews 13:5 The Lord promises, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” I like the way it’s worded in the Amplified version. It states, “I will not, will not, will not leave you.” How’s that for reassurance?

Trust me, I know that sometimes that’s difficult to remember when you’re going through the battle. Or you’re in the very eye of the storm and the wind is deafening. I know what it is to have doubts assail you. And your faith practically crumbles around you. But hang on my friend. God will not, will not, will not leave you. His Love NEVER fails.