Are you in the midst of the storm? Is the storm raging all around you? In this post, I share 6 awesome tips for finding peace in the storm and bible verses about finding peace in the storm.
What Is the Storm of Life?
A storm in this context is not like the winter storm I experienced in 2019, which was brought on by nature. What is being referred to here is the storm(s) of life, put another way, it is life’s troubles that threaten to overwhelm us. And this storm varies in magnitude and dimension from person to person, family to family, and even nation to nation. Everyone everywhere has their own peculiar storm to deal with.
For some, their storm is barrenness, another poverty, and yet another, ill health. Whereas for some others their storm is in form of an errant child, or a turbulent marriage. It could even be fruitlessness, i.e., laboring with nothing to show.
We could go on and on and we wouldn’t still be able to completely mention the various storms of life that people face. I gave more examples and keys for survival in life’s storms in another post.
- What Is the Storm of Life?
- Examples of Storms of Life in the Bible
- How Do I Find Peace in the Storm?
- Here Are 6 Awesome Tips for Finding Peace in the Storm
- What Does the Bible Say About Peace in the Storm?
- 14 Peace in the Storm Bible Verses for Affirmations
- Here are 14 Bible Verses for Finding Peace in the Storm
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Examples of Storms of Life in the Bible
For the woman by the well of Samaria, her storm was an unsettled home (John 4:17-18), for Bartimaeus his storm was blindness (Mark 10:46-51). Whereas for another woman, her storm was the issue of blood for twelve years (Mathew 9:20-21). And for David, his storm at a point in life was Saul’s death warrant for him (1 Samuel 19-24).
All these people passed through varying degrees of life’s storms and came out intact. It is my prayer that the same God who saw them through will also see you through in Jesus name.
How Do I Find Peace in the Storm?
The question of how to find peace in the storm is a pertinent one especially for believers. Why? Because they are facing the storms of life despite having Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Is God then a deceiver, did He promise and fail? Before we answer this question, let’s review what He said in his word.
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 KJV)
So, Jesus made it clear that tribulation is to be expected by His followers, however, we are to rejoice because He has overcome the world.
Here Are 6 Awesome Tips for Finding Peace in the Storm
- Rejoice and have peace in the knowledge that Jesus has overcome the world: Jesus our Lord did not deceive or brainwash us, he told the truth that there will be storm in this world. But he wants us to rejoice and have peace in knowing that He has overcome the world hallelujah.
- Trust God in the storm: a lot of times what makes the storm seem magnified in our eyes is the fact that our eyes are off God and His abilities. And our entire focus is just on the storm. If you can shift your focus from the storm to the God in the storm, there will be peace.
- Be courageous and ride out the storm: Sometimes, all that we need is courage to ride out the storm just like Paul and Silas. For Paul and Silas, their own storm was that they were thrown in prison with their feet fast in stocks for preaching the gospel. But instead of bemoaning their fate, they prayed and sang praises to God. And God delivered them from their storm. They allowed the peace of God to reign in their hearts and thus were able to make their requests known to God.
- Seek trusted people of God to encourage and pray with you: so that the peace of God can flood your heart.
- Encourage yourself in the Lord like David did.
- Move closer to God: seek His face like never before and He will grant you times of refreshing in His presence.
Related:Finding Peace: God’s Promise of a Life Free from Regret, Anxiety, and Fear
What Does the Bible Say About Peace in the Storm?
Peradventure you have wondered what the bible says about peace in the storm, here are 3 things the bible says.
- God will be with you through the waters, rivers and the fire.
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)
- God will never put more on you then you can bear. That you are experiencing it is proof that he will bring you out of it.
13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)
- Two are better than one for they have a good reward for their labor. Don’t go through your storm alone, seek the help of trusted and godly friends.
9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV)
14 Peace in the Storm Bible Verses for Affirmations
Here are 14 Bible Verses for Finding Peace in the Storm
1. I have peace because my father is the prince of peace.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
2. I have peace because I love God’s law and I won’t make a mistake.
Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. Psalms 119:165
Related:Peace with God: The Secret of Happiness
3. I have peace at all times and in every way in Jesus name.
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
4. The peace of Christ rules in my heart.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15
5. The Lord will make my paths straight because I trust him in the name of Jesus.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
6. The Lord will answer me in my distress and set me free. Psalm 118
Here are 6 awesome tips for finding peace in the storms of life and bible verses for daily affirmations. #Peace #PeaceOfGod #PeaceInTheStorm Share on X7. My heart is guarded by God’s peace that passes understanding.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
8. God is not a God of confusion, therefore I have peace
9. The Lord will go before me into my future, therefore I will not be afraid.
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
10. The Lord rejoices in me, therefore my weeping has come to an end.
I will rejoice in Jerusalem and be glad in my people; no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping and the cry of distress. Isaiah 65:19
11. I shall not labor in vain or bring forth for trouble and I will enjoy the fruit of my labor.
They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain or bear children for calamity, for they shall be the offspring of the blessed of the LORD, and their descendants with them.
Isa 65:21 – 23
12. I am not afraid because God will help me.
Thus says the LORD who made you, who formed you from the womb and will help you: Fear not, O Jacob my servant, Jeshurun whom I have chosen. Isaiah 44:2
13. God will do a new thing in my life, he will make a way where there is no way.
Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings forth chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
Isa 43:16 -19
14. God will arise and set me in safety round about me.
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. Psalms 12:5
So many are seeking peace in the midst of storms. Love that old song, Turn your eyes toward Jesus and the things of this world will grow strangly dim. IT really helps with we just turn toward Him
Yes, turning our gaze to Jesus really helps find peace in the midst of life’s storms.
Thanks for sharing.
God bless you so much woman of God. for always availing yourself to be a blessing unto many.
Amen and you too. God bless you.
Hi Betty,
Thanks for the writing. I see finding my peace as a journey. In this journey, I must let go of the ties that bind me. filling that space with God’s word and his promises. Sometimes what we hold on to is the catalyst of our storm. I could say more but I don’t want this to be long. Thank you again
Thank you! 🙏 Enjoying your blog!