Hope Through Healing

In the past few weeks, it seems like so many people we know have been hit with heartbreaking storms; loss of a spouse, marriage falling apart, a devastating diagnosis, or hidden moral failures coming to light. Our hearts break with them, because we know life will never look the same. And if we’re honest, we also know that sooner or later, we’ll face storms of our own. God never promises us a life without pain, but He does promise us hope through His presence. Peter reminds us: “The God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while.” (1 Peter 5:10) Notice what Peter is saying here: • Restoration – God brings us back to His intended design, often better than before. • Establishment – He makes us firm and unshakable for His purpose. • Strength – He builds resilience in the middle of trials. • Support – He gives us His guidance and help when we can’t carry ourselves. If anyone shows us what this looks like, it’s Job. Job lost almost everything, family, wealth, health, and reputation. Yet through it all, he never cursed God. The story pulls back the curtain to remind us that unseen spiritual battles often shape the storms we face in the physical world. Job didn’t understand the “why,” but he clung to his integrity and to his God. Satan was proved to be the liar he is. And in the end, God’s promises in 1 Peter 5:10 came to life. Job’s blessings were restored, his relationships renewed, and his story gave glory to God. There are two verses in Job’s story we should hold on to: • “So the LORD blessed the last part of Job’s life more than the first.” (Job 42:12) – When we hold fast to integrity and trust God in adversity, He can write an even sweeter chapter on the other side of suffering. • “I had heard reports about You, but now my eyes have seen You.” (Job 42:5) – Storms give us an intimacy with God we could never know otherwise. If you are walking through a storm, or standing beside someone who is, remember this, suffering will not have the last word. God’s grace will. He is faithful to restore, establish, strengthen, and support you. ✨ Takeaway: You don’t have to understand the storm to trust the One who controls it. Hold on, your story isn’t over yet. If you’re struggling and need someone to walk with you through the storm, we would be honored to help. Reach out to us, we’re here to listen, pray, and walk alongside you.

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