Peace in the Storm ⁽⁹⁾

Psalm 34:4 "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears." — Psalm 34:4 (NIV) Fear narrows vision. It magnifies threats and minimises hope. Yet Psalm 34:4 offers a testimony that breaks the grip of fear. The psalmist does…

Isaiah 41:13 "For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." — Isaiah 41:13 (NIV) Fear often arrives uninvited, and it rarely comes alone. It brings uncertainty, helplessness, and…

Matthew 10:29–31 "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many…

Psalm 55:16–17 "As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice." — Psalm 55:16–17 (NIV) Some pain is not brief. It lingers across days and nights, showing up…

Isaiah 12:2 "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord Himself, is my strength and my defence; He has become my salvation." — Isaiah 12:2 (NIV) Fear narrows the world. It tightens the chest, shortens the breath,…

Deuteronomy 33:27 "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, 'Destroy them!'" — Deuteronomy 33:27 (NIV) Life often feels like free fall. Plans collapse, relationships fracture, health falters, and you wonder what…

1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Anxiety is a constant weight. It intrudes on the silence, presses on your chest at night, and steals energy from your waking hours. Peter does not…

Isaiah 30:15a "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength..." — Isaiah 30:15a (NIV) Sometimes we look for strength in activity—solving, striving, spinning our wheels. But God flips the script. He invites us into stillness. Into trust. Into repentance.

John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." — John 16:33 (NIV) Jesus never promised you a life free from pain. In…