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Finding Strength Through Our Personal Storms #86

As a Christian, finding strength through life’s storms often involves relying on one’s faith and incorporating certain principles into daily life. The belief in Jesus plays a central role in providing strength and support during life’s storms. Here are some ways that a Christians should seek strength during challenging times, through your personal storms.

As Christian believers, we find solace in the teachings of Jesus, particularly his messages of love, peace, and comfort. Knowing that Jesus understands our struggles and He offers a source of comfort, which can bring reassurance to us through difficult times. Therefore, we find a source of comfort in Jesus Himself.

Through the task of trying to find comfort through Jesus, we should always pray and ask God for guidance. Because, we turn to prayer as a way to communicate with God, seeking guidance, comfort, and strength. Sharing concerns and burdens in prayer provides a sense of peace and we feel connected and supported.

A source of comfort also comes from Scriptures, and by reading and meditating on Bible verses can offer inspiration. Passages that emphasize trust, faith, and God’s promises can be particularly uplifting during difficult times. The bottom line is that we must trust in God’s Plan: Believing in God’s sovereignty and trusting that He has a plan, even in difficult circumstances, can provide a sense of purpose and hope.

Remembering the promise of Christ’s presence in times of trouble can be a source of comfort. Let us focus our gaze towards Christ, and not be like Peter when he took his eyes off Jesus and started to sink into the sea. The assurance that one is not alone in facing challenges can bring strength. Therefore, the only way that we find strength through our life’s storms is leaving our gaze towards God, and always trusting in Him to lift us from our sufferings.

Rev. Fr. Movses Shannakian