The Anchor and the Storm

Finding Faith in Uncertainty

Life has a way of throwing us into turbulent waters, moments where the familiar landscape disappears and all we can see is the vast, unpredictable ocean. It's in these storms that our faith is truly tested, and we search for an anchor to hold us steady. Sometimes that anchor comes in unexpected forms—a wise word from a loved one, a sudden realization, or a quiet strength we didn’t know we possessed.

“It’s often in the middle of the storm that we discover just how strong our anchor really is.”

One of the most profound nuggets of advice I ever received came from my grandma, after I told her my husband and I were divorcing after sixteen years of marriage. It was the lowest point of my life. Heartbroken and sitting across the kitchen table from her, I heaved with heavy sobs, "Grandma, I don’t think I can do this..."

“Oh, yes, you can, Lisa,” she said firmly before adding in her endearing, no-nonsense way, “You have to—and you know why, don’t you?”

“Why?” I asked, barely holding myself together.

“Because your kids need you, damn it,” she said, pounding her fist on the table so hard it startled me.

That was Grandma Green—strong, loving, fierce, and faithful. And in that moment, even through my tears, a spark of strength flickered to life within me.

She made me say it—again and again—until I could feel it: “My kids need me.” Somewhere between those words and my grandmother’s unwavering gaze, something shifted. A quiet voice inside whispered, “You will get through this.”

In the midst of chaos, finding that central purpose—that unwavering reason—can be what pulls us through. When the future feels uncertain, focus on the present moment and ask yourself, “Is what I’m doing right now helping me move toward the life I’m trying to create?” That simple question becomes your compass, reminding you that even in the storm, you have the power to steer your own course toward a brighter horizon.

From one treasure hunter of light to another…