79 | Anchored in the Storm: A Journey of Faith, Doubt, Trauma and Grace

What happens when the crisis you're walking through leaves you questioning God? How do you pray when words fail you? This deeply personal episode takes you into the heart of a grandmother's wait to learn that her grandchildren were finally reunited with family during the catastrophic Guadalupe flash flood of July 4, 2025.Between the cracks of this terrifying story emerges a profound truth about spiritual growth: it often happens not despite our storms but directly through them. God doesn't wait for us to be strong—He meets us in our unraveling. You'll discover how a colleague's foreshadowing dream reveals God's advance preparation, mobilizing intercession before the crisis even began.From this crucible experience emerge five spiritual anchors anyone can hold onto during life's storms: breath prayers that steady your nervous system, scripture repetition that grounds your mind, intentional God-sightings that open your spiritual eyes, worship music that speaks when you cannot, and sacred aromas that offer sensory reminders of God's presence.Whether you're currently navigating choppy waters or supporting someone who is, this episode offers honest companionship for the journey. Remember: your pain is not wasted. Your prayers, no matter how messy, are heard. When the floods rise—literally or figuratively—you are still held, still seen, and God remains right there with you in the messy middle of it all.Ready to rebuild your spiritual rhythm after your own storm? Book an Aroma of Christ coaching hour and discover how to create simple, life-giving devotional practices tailored to your real life at paulabehrens.com/coaching.Send us Fan Mail><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><>YOUR NEXT STEPS:*Accept Jesus into your heart*"Partnering with God to Reset Your Finances" (Course): Sign Up"Partner with God In Your Business" (Free Event): Register HERE"Which Woman Of the Bible Are You?" Take the Quiz7 Prompt Cards (FREE): PaulaBehrens.com/prompt-cardsVisit our website: LivingOnPurposeInChrist.comSnag Freebies in our FB Group: DevotionDrops.comJoin the Private Bible Study Circle: EssentialFaithJourney.comFree 15-Minute Discovery Call > PaulaBehrens.com#discoverycallEmail: [email protected]