I am writing this in the wake of one of the most catastrophic days I’ve experienced in a considerable time. For me, one of the most frustrating things about moments like this is that the devastation was caused entirely by the actions of others. When a crisis hits because of someone else’s choices, there is often nothing left for those caught in the wake to do but pick up the shattered pieces and try to figure out how to move forward.
In the midst of my sorrow, grief, and anger, it is so easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer weight of it all. Yet, even when human actions bring chaos and pain into our world, I know that God is right there with us in the trenches. He doesn’t stand at a distance; He is intimately acquainted with our pain. As Psalm 34:18 reminds us,
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
Psalm 34:18 NLT
He genuinely weeps alongside those who weep.
Scripture gives us the anchor we need when our footing gives way. He has promised that no matter what happens, He is always there, and He will never betray our trust. People will fail us, circumstances will blindside us, and careless choices will leave us sorting through the wreckage, but His faithfulness remains unshakeable.
Even when life unravels, His ultimate design for His children remains firm. As Jeremiah 29:11 assures us, He always has plans for our good and a future filled with hope.
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 NLT
Today, on a day marked by grief and frustration, my anchor isn’t in what others do—it is securely resting in the God who carries us through the storm and promises to redeem every single piece.
