So how do I find peace in Jesus during the waiting? Or the hardship? Or the challenging life situations, for that matter?

Faith allows me to know that even though I’m often caught unaware by my life circumstances, God never is.  He’s already planned how to work through them for my good (Romans 8:28).  It’s hope of God moving in all things that allows me to move forward with joy and freedom, tackling my issues with faith instead of being dominated by them.

If you’ve ever lain awake worrying about your grown child, wondering where you went wrong, you’re not alone. Many parents struggle silently when you can’t fix your adult child’s pain, no matter how much you long to help. We all carry unspoken dreams for our children. We imagine them steady, happy, and purposeful. But when life circumstances interrupt that vision (such as depression, addiction, distance, or pain), it can shake us to the core.

You are my Calm amidst the storm, and I know You will never forsake me—not now, not tomorrow, not ever.

The enemy is crafty, twisting truth into lies—but God’s Word is stronger, a light that scatters the darkness.

But what I found in that moment was a tenderness and depth to God that I never quite knew existed before.

I have found one of the harder challenges in life is learning to reconcile who you thought you would be with who you actually are.