Key Verse:

“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee;

and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee…”

— Isaiah 43:2

Rooted Truth:

Storms do not mean God has abandoned you—

they reveal that He is holding you.

Faith Story:

On January 9, 2005, a massive storm hit the Oregon coast with violent winds and torrential rain.

A reporter asked a lighthouse keeper why the lighthouse never seemed to be shaken.

His answer was simple:

“We’re built for storms.”

Lighthouses are not built to look pretty on sunny days—

they are built to stand firm when the sky breaks open.

In the same way, Jesus tells us storms will come:

• sickness

• loss

• betrayal

• financial turmoil

• spiritual attacks

• discouragement

• unexpected trials

He doesn’t say “if” the storm comes, but when.

Yet the storm that destroys the house without a foundation—

only strengthens the house built on the Rock.

Storms are not the enemy of faith;

storms are the test of faith.

They reveal what we trust,

who we trust,

and how deeply we trust.

But here is the promise:

You will not face any storm alone.

God does not promise to calm every storm immediately—

but He promises to walk with you through every single one.

And in His presence,

you will stand.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Psalm 46:1–2 – “God is our refuge and strength… therefore will not we fear.”

Nahum 1:7 – “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble…”

Mark 4:39 – “Peace, be still.”

Daily Practice:

Write down one current or recent “storm” in your life.

Then declare this promise over it:

“Lord, You are with me in this.”

Surrender the storm to Him in prayer.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, You are my refuge in every storm.

When the waters rise, hold me fast.

When the winds blow, steady my heart.

Help me trust You—not the conditions around me.

Walk with me through every storm, and keep me unshaken.

Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• What storm are you facing right now—and how have you seen God with you in it?

• How has God used storms in the past to strengthen your faith?

• What does it mean to be “built for storms” spiritually?

#DeeplyRooted #DailyRenewed

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