I began writing Peace in the Storm in January 2005, after my wife and I had gone through what we would call one of the most difficult years of our lives, but also one of the best. (Funny how that works.) In the midst of the troubles we faced during that time, as I read the Bible, God provided me with what was truly a “peace which exceeds anything we can understand” (Philippians 4:7 NLT), and I wanted to share the Scriptures that had comforted me with the hope that they may also comfort others who were going through difficult times — and it seemed that hurting people were all around us at that time.
Of course, hurting people are always all around us — the only question is whether or not we notice them. I was reminded of this again at church on a recent Sunday, when the pastor opened up the altar for all those who were experiencing significant pain or trials in their lives. So many people went forward that he never even got to the sermon. I remember hearing one woman bawling. I have no idea what she was facing in her life, but there is no doubt she was feeling deep pain. Again, I remembered: hurting people are all around us.
Some days it’s me who’s hurting. Some days it’s you. Some days it’s someone we know. Every day it’s people we don’t know.
We’re all looking for peace in the storms of life. I hope I can offer something here to help you on your journey.
- Shawn
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