Storms have a way of changing everything. They arrive suddenly, shake what once felt secure, and leave us standing in unfamiliar terrain. Loss often feels like that—a storm that disrupts our sense of safety, identity, and direction. Whether your storm came through grief, divorce, betrayal, illness, or an unexpected life transition, it can leave you wondering how to keep going.

Yet Scripture gently reminds us that we are not left alone when the winds rise.

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
—Psalm 46:1 (NIV)

This verse does not promise the absence of storms. Instead, it assures us of God’s presence and provision within them. Strength, as God defines it, often looks very different from what the world expects.

When Strength Feels Elusive

After loss, many women feel pressure to appear strong—to hold everything together, to move forward quickly, or to present a confident face to the world. But real strength is not always loud or visible. Sometimes, strength looks like getting through the day with tears in your eyes. Sometimes it looks like whispering a prayer when words are hard to find.

The Bible never equates strength with pretending everything is fine. Instead, it invites us to bring our weakness to God.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
—2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)

In the storm, God does not ask you to be fearless—He asks you to be faithful. Faithfulness may simply mean showing up, trusting that God is holding you even when you feel unsteady.