Before and After The Storm

The Air Will Feel Lighter Again

Have you ever noticed how the sky changes before a storm? The air grows heavy, the wind picks up, and dark clouds roll in, warning us of what’s to come. There’s an eerie stillness at times, a tension in the atmosphere, almost as if creation itself is bracing for impact. Then, the storm hits—rain pours, winds howl, and for a while, it feels chaotic.

But what happens after? Once the storm has passed, the air feels different—lighter, cleaner, and often calmer. The sky clears, sometimes revealing the most beautiful sunrise or sunset. The earth seems refreshed, and in many cases, growth follows. Flowers bloom, rivers flow stronger, and everything that withstood the storm seems renewed.

Storms Don’t Last Forever

Life’s storms—trials, hardships, moments of waiting—often feel overwhelming. Right before a breakthrough, the pressure builds. The enemy tries to stir up fear and doubt, and it may seem like everything is against us. The pressure that is built up is a sign that something is approaching—don’t be confused, listed to the signs. Like in nature, storms don’t last forever. God’s promises remain steadfast, and on the other side of the storm, there is peace, renewal, transformation, New Hope, and eventually a deeper understanding of His purpose.

Be Encouraged

After enduring a storm, Noah saw a rainbow—a promise of God’s faithfulness (Genesis 9:13). The disciples faced a storm at sea, but Jesus calmed it with a word (Mark 4:39). And after Job’s trials, God restored him, blessing him even more than before (Job 42:10).

Restoration is a Promise

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” — Psalm 30:5

If He Said it He Will Do It!

If you’re in a storm right now, hold on. The skies will clear, the weight will lift, and God’s faithfulness will shine through. What looks like destruction now may be making way for new growth, renewed strength, and a breakthrough you never expected. Keep trusting. Your morning is coming.

It may take a little while before you’re able to see things for what they are, but God’s promises are yes and amen! He will not leave you nor forsake. He will restore it back a new. He is in the business of giving each one of us what is mean to be for us.

Be well and be blessed 🤍

New Hope MHCLC: A Whole Person Approach