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Anchors in the Storm
The word ‘anchor’:
• Brings a measure of stability
• A sense of trust
• The feeling of hope
In the midst of a storm, one who sails a ship
faces serious challenges.
However, his trust rests safely in the anchor . . . and in the
cable that connects the anchor to the ship.
Storms, or obstacles in life, may be small or large –
a small squall or a raging category five hurricane.
What do we do when the storms of life come upon us?
• We are disappointed or discouraged
• We suffer betrayal
• We have an incurable disease
• We lose a child
• We lose our mate
Identifying Specific Anchors
Anchor # 1
Grasp the hand of God in prayer.
When we release our burdens in prayer, we have
a sense of calm and hope, “the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding.”
Philippians 4:7
Peter said we should, “cast our cares upon Him” because He cares for us.”
1 Peter 5:7
Anchor #2
Rely on those who love us.
Rely on God
“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?”
Romans 8:32
Rely on Family
David went successfully against Goliath, but later in life needed
friends and family to defeat four giants.
2 Samuel 21:15-22
Anchor # 3
Embrace the humbling that comes with the storm.
The storms of life – sudden illness, an unstable marriage,
loss of job, loss of a loved one – are humbling experiences.
Paul was humbled with a “thorn in the flesh,
a messenger of Satan.” He prayed three times that God
would remove the affliction.
2 Corinthians 12:7
God said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect
in weakness”
2 Corinthians 12:9
Anchor # 4
Acknowledge God’s power and the power of His word.
God’s words lifted these men:
• Job acknowledged the power of God’s spoken word (Job 42:2)
• Samuel acknowledged God’s words (1 Samuel 8:7)
• Elijah acknowledged God’s words in the form of a still small voice (1 Kings 19:11)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own
understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct
your paths”
Proverbs 3:5-6
Anchor # 5
Thank God for all things.
“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in
Christ Jesus for you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Anchor # 6
Imagine the beauties of life eternal.
By nature, we tend to focus on things we
see, touch, taste, smell, and feel.
God wants us to focus on heaven.
“We do not look at the things that are seen, but the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things
which are not seen are eternal”
2 Corinthians 4:18
When the storms of life threaten to sink us physically, emotionally, and spiritually,
let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.
Hebrews 12:1-2
Anchor # 7
Allow God to lift you above the storm.
“The eagle does not escape the storm . . . it rises on the winds
that bring the storm . . . it simply uses the storm to
lift it higher.”
“Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with
wings like eagles”
Isaiah 40:31
Anchor # 8
Meditate on the lessons to be learned.
Take inventory:
• How did I handle this obstacle emotionally?
• How were my relationships with others affected?
• How did this storm affect me spiritually?
“Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the
testing of your faith works patience. But let patience have its perfect
work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”
James 1:2-4
What do we do when the storms of life come upon us?
• Disappointment or discouragement
• Depression
• Betrayal
• An incurable disease
• Loss of mate
• Loss of child
The value of anchors:
Grasp – Rely – Embrace –
Acknowledge – Thank –
Imagine – Allow – Meditate
The GREAT I AM is our anchor!
He gives us peace in the midst of a storm.