Faith in the Midst of Crisis

 Faith in the Midst of Crisis

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." — Psalm 46:1

At the end of 1992, our church went through a tragedy that shook us to the core. The church van was in an accident—our driver lost control, and the van tipped over. One boy, who wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, was thrown out and died. Afterward, the church was sued, and eventually we had to declare bankruptcy. At that time, I was serving as the secretary of the church, and it was one of the hardest seasons of my life. Everything felt uncertain and out of control.

Yet, in that dark valley, my faith became the anchor I held onto. Prayer gave me a place to pour out my fears, and Scripture reminded me that God was still present even when I couldn’t see the way forward. Instead of being consumed by worry, I found strength in trusting that He was carrying me through. Looking back, I realize it wasn’t that the problems disappeared, but my faith gave me courage and peace to walk through them—one step at a time.

Reflection: When life feels overwhelming, where do you turn? How can prayer and God’s Word become your anchor in times of uncertainty?

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being my refuge in times of crisis. When everything feels out of control, remind me that You are still on the throne. Strengthen my faith, calm my heart, and help me trust that You are carrying me through, step by step. Amen.

 

FAITH

• F — Fix your eyes on God (Hebrews 12:2)
• A — Anchor your heart in prayer (Philippians 4:6–7)
• I — In His Word find strength (Psalm 119:105)
• T — Trust His presence in the storm (Isaiah 43:2)
• H — Hold on one step at a time (Psalm 37:23–24)