Joy in the Storm

Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus

The loss of a baby has a way of unsettling us, it’s like a storm we never saw coming. Grief, loss, uncertainty, and fear can feel overwhelming, threatening to pull us under. Yet, I have learned that when I keep my gaze on Jesus, everything shifts—my perspective, my heart, and my hope.

Only in Him can I find joy that isn’t tied to my circumstances. The world says happiness comes from ease and comfort, but Scripture tells a different story—one of peace that transcends understanding (Philippians 4:7) and joy that is made complete in Him (John 15:11). When I set the Lord before me, I will not be shaken (Psalm 16:8).

Suffering has a way of stripping away distractions, drawing us into deeper intimacy with Christ. James 1:2-3 reminds us to “consider it pure joy” when we face trials, because God is refining us. Paul, writing from prison, declared, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation… I can do all this through Him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:12-13). His peace didn’t come from changed circumstances—it came from Christ.

I have found that when the storm passes, I sometimes miss the nearness I felt with God in the hardest moments. And maybe that’s the greatest lesson suffering offers: we were made to depend on Him, always. Jesus calls us to abide in Him (John 15:4) and to fix our eyes on Him, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).

So whether the storm is raging for you right now, Hope Mom, or the skies have cleared, one truth remains: He is enough for today and tomorrow. May you rest in the truth that God’s sufficiency isn’t just for this very moment, but for every future moment, as well.

Jennie is the Executive Director for Hope Mommies. She and her husband Brian live in Washington State and have four children together— Trenton, Paige who has been in Heaven with Jesus since 2010, Mason, and Cora. If you were to knock on her front door today, you’d find her in something comfortable drinking a hot cup of tea, while trying to figure out how to balance all the things that make up a life. She enjoys spending time in God’s word, fresh flowers, board games with her kids, cooking, and evening walks in her neighborhood. She adores being a new creation in Christ and prays she reflects Him well on this earth.