Finding Peace in Life's Storms: Trusting God in Every Season

Whatever My Lot: Finding Peace in the Midst of Life's Storms

Life is full of ups and downs, joys and sorrows, blessings and hardships. We all experience seasons of abundance and seasons of lack, times of happiness and times of sorrow. But no matter what we face in this life, as Christians, we can find peace and comfort in knowing that God is with us through it all.

The Hymn That Inspires

One hymn that has brought comfort to countless Christians throughout the years is “It Is Well with My Soul” by Horatio Spafford. The words of this hymn were penned by Spafford in the midst of great personal tragedy. In 1873, Spafford’s four daughters were killed in a shipwreck while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. His wife, who survived the tragedy, sent him a telegram with two words: “Saved Alone.”

Despite the overwhelming grief and heartache he felt in that moment, Spafford was able to find comfort in his faith. He wrote the words to “It Is Well with My Soul” as a testament to his trust in God’s sovereignty and goodness, even in the midst of great suffering.

When peace like a river attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll,

Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,

“It is well, it is well with my soul.”

These words remind us that no matter what comes our way in this life, we can trust in God’s goodness and faithfulness. We can find peace and comfort in knowing that God is with us, no matter what.

Trusting God in Every Season

It’s easy to trust God when things are going well. When we have plenty of food, a comfortable home, a good job, and loving relationships, it’s easy to feel grateful and content. But what about when we face seasons of hardship and struggle? What about when we experience loss, pain, or disappointment?

In those moments, it can be tempting to doubt God’s goodness and faithfulness. We may wonder why God would allow us to go through such difficult times. We may question whether God really cares about us or whether he has abandoned us altogether.

But the truth is, God is with us in every season of life. He doesn’t promise us a life free from pain or hardship, but he does promise to be with us through it all. As the psalmist writes in Psalm 23:

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

These words remind us that even in the darkest valleys of life, God is with us. He comforts us and guides us through the trials we face. As we trust in him, we can find peace and comfort in the midst of life’s storms.

God's Promises in the Midst of Suffering

As Christians, we can take comfort in the fact that we serve a God who understands our suffering. Jesus himself experienced great suffering and pain during his time on earth. He was betrayed by one of his closest friends, falsely accused, beaten, and ultimately put to death on a cross.

But through it all, Jesus remained faithful to his calling. He trusted in his Father’s plan and remained obedient even unto death. As a result, he was able to offer us the hope of salvation and eternal life.

As we face our own trials and sufferings, we can look to Jesus as our example. We can trust in God’s plan for our lives, even when it doesn’t make sense to us. We can have hope in the promise of eternal life with him.

One of the most comforting passages in all of Scripture is Romans 8:28-39. In this passage, the apostle Paul reminds us of God’s great love for us and his faithfulness in the midst of our suffering.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?

As it is written,

“For your sake we are being killed all the day long;

we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

These words are a powerful reminder that God is always with us, even in the midst of our suffering. No matter what we face in this life, we can trust in his love and faithfulness. He is working all things together for our good, conforming us to the image of his Son, and ultimately bringing us into eternal glory.

Living in the Present Moment

One of the most important lessons we can learn in the midst of life’s storms is to live in the present moment. It’s easy to get caught up in worrying about the future or dwelling on the past, but when we do, we miss out on the blessings and opportunities that God has for us right now.

As Jesus reminds us in Matthew 6:34, “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

Each day, our heavenly Father gives us comfort for today’s sorrows and blessings for today’s joys. As we trust in him and live in the present moment, we can experience his love and grace in a deeper way.

Conclusion

Life is full of ups and downs, joys and sorrows, blessings and hardships. But no matter what we face in this life, as Christians, we can find peace and comfort in knowing that God is with us through it all. As we trust in him and live in the present moment, we can experience his love and grace in a deeper way.

In the words of Horatio Spafford’s hymn:

And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;

The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,

Even so, it is well with my soul.

May we all find comfort and hope in the promise of Christ’s return, and may we trust in God’s goodness and faithfulness in the midst of every season of life.