Is Your Marriage in a Stormy Season?

The other night, an intense storm rolled through our neighborhood. My husband was in the office finishing up counseling sessions, and I was alone in our living room. The lightning was striking so close to our house that I could see massive bolts flash through the trees in our backyard. Each one lit up the entire room, and with every rumble of thunder, my heart jumped a little more.

Within minutes, the rain started pouring. The wind blew so fiercely that it bent smaller trees and sent hail crashing sideways into our windows. It was loud, chaotic, and honestly—unsettling.

And in that moment, I just wished my husband was with me.

Now, I know he couldn’t have done anything to stop the storm itself. But his presence would’ve been enough to calm my heart. Because that’s what we long for in times of fear—someone to be with us.

Later that evening, as the storm passed and quiet skies returned, I couldn’t help but reflect on how much that moment reminded me of our walk with Jesus.

The Power of Presence

You and I have a Savior who never leaves the room.

He’s not caught up in someone else’s crisis, distracted by a to-do list, or busy solving bigger problems. Jesus is always present. Not only is He with us—He lives within us.

“Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?”
— 1 Corinthians 3:16

Even when the storms in life, or in your marriage, rage, Jesus may not promise to always calm the weather—but He does promise to calm our hearts. And that kind of peace is more powerful than we often realize.  

Storms in Marriage

Let’s be honest—marriage isn’t stormproof. Sometimes the rain shows up as miscommunication, disappointment, or distance. Sometimes the wind is the pressure of outside circumstances—kids, jobs, finances. Sometimes, the hail comes in the form of deep hurts and unmet needs.

But no matter what storm you face in your marriage, you are not alone in it.

Jesus anchors you. He doesn’t pull away when it gets loud, messy, or painful. He draws near.

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
— Hebrews 6:19

Keep in Mind:

Whether you’re in the middle of a relational storm right now or you’re just grateful for clear skies today, here are two practical steps you can take:

1. Invite Jesus into your fear, not just your fix.

Instead of only asking Him to change your spouse or your situation, ask Him to calm your heart. Let His nearness be your comfort, even if the circumstances don’t immediately change.

2. Walk closely with Him in the calm.

The best time to build your trust in Jesus is when things are quiet. Daily time with Him prepares your heart to lean on Him when things get loud. The more familiar His presence becomes, the easier it is to recognize His peace in the middle of chaos.

Remember You’re Not Alone 

Whether your storm is raging, just starting to rumble, or about to blow over—Jesus is with you. He may not always stop the storm, but He will always still your heart. You are never alone, and you never have to weather it in your own strength.

Let His presence be your peace. Let His voice be louder than the thunder. And let His Word remind you:

“Be still and know that I am God.”
— Psalm 46:10

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