The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Is it possible to worship God in the middle of a storm? My wife and I were hit with a big and unexpected storm this past week.
Maybe your storm is problems on the farm, financial crisis, broken marriage, being told you won’t be farming next year, cancer or many other difficult or disastrous looking circumstances.
A few years ago, I would’ve said no way. I only felt happy when things were going good, which wasn’t often, even though I always said that I trusted God.
This past year, in some of the most challenging circumstances of my life, God has given me a peace and joy I never thought was possible.
It’s only possible through God. There’s still been days when hit with new situations, that were definitely not easy.
I had to cry out to God and He came through with His perfect timing to comfort me. You don’t have to be strong or act tough, give it all to God and lean on Him for strength and peace.
God was still there always refining me, chiseling things off of us to reflect Him more. The spiritual warfare has been constant, but so has God’s love, faithfulness and guidance.
Daily surrender and letting the Holy Spirit guide you is life changing.
I remember when me and my wife got married, she reminded me that the devil would be doing everything he could to get us down, because we pray that God will always use us to help others and bring glory to Him.
But God will always be there to get us through anything and be our solid foundation.
Last Thursday my wife Kimberly, was diagnosed with breast cancer. That news is never easy to receive. Those are shots straight from the devil, trying to kill, steal and destroy.
Thankfully God tells us that no weapon formed against you shall prosper. The enemy sees a threat and isn’t happy when people are following God’s will.
He thinks that he will knock us down and stop us from letting Christ work through us, but God always has a greater plan and purpose for every little detail.
He will use those attacks to grow our faith, give others hope and move in mighty ways. God has used my wife to have such a huge impact on me and my faith.
I wouldn’t be the man I am today, without God sending her my way at the perfect time.
We got married August 9th of 2024 and it’s been the best year and a half of my life. The peace and joy He has given me doesn’t make sense.
The love, support, joy and positivity she brings to my life has been exactly what I needed. I’ll be forever grateful for everything God has blessed me with.
I know God works all things together for the good and for His glory. He’s brought us both through so much in the past, before we even met, and I trust He’ll carry us through this little bump in the road too.
Cancer doesn’t define her, just like nothing else of this world does. Our identity is in Christ alone. I believe God can still heal. And even if He doesn’t heal in the way we hope, He is still good and has a better plan.
He is still faithful and performs miracles every single day. He is still worthy of worship in the storm. We are both excited to see what God has in store for the future, knowing that He is always at work.
She’s a daughter of the Most High and deserves the absolute best.
Habakkuk 3:17–18 says “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” This is such a great reminder to keep praising and worshiping God through every single circumstance.
Keep your eyes on Him and not the storm around you. Know that He loves you and you can put all of your trust in Him.
He will never fail you and has a plan and purpose for your life.
Please pray for my wife Kimberly and our family, that God would fill us with His peace, comfort and strength, guide every step we take and let His name be glorified in all of it. Our hope is in Christ alone and the great news is, that’s available to anyone.
So don’t be afraid to cry out to Him and ask for help if you’re in a dark place or searching for your purpose.
We know God is always with us and He will use every bit of this for the good and His glory!