Anchored in the Word: A Reminder for Women in Ministry During Life’s Storms

I was in prayer this morning, and I remembered a time in my marriage when I was ready to walk away, like actually file for divorce. It was a weighty decision, and I wrestled with it for months. I sought the Lord multiple times in prayer, and He wouldn’t answer. I finally was at church on the altar, and God said, “I give you permission to walk it out.” Ummmm…not what I wanted to hear at all. So I was like, “Lord, I need clarity.” He didn’t speak again that day.

I was at home one day with the kiddos preparing for the day. I had the TV on, and what do I see? A YouTube title that said, “Walk It Out.” There it was again. I’m like, okay, I heard You right the first time, Lord.

What was He saying?

I could go with what I really wanted to do, and that was walk it out right at the courthouse. Or I could follow His Word and walk it out like He said. Like He commanded.

For some, hearing the word “command” can seem like control, like a direct order from an officer. Nope. When it comes from God Himself, it’s an invitation to trust His Word and enjoy communion with Him while you trust in His Word. It was important that I followed His Word on this matter.

An anchor ⚓ is a heavy device dropped from a boat to keep it in place. Just as an anchor holds a ship safely in place, our faith in Christ provides stability, security, and keeps us grounded when our world is falling apart. When we don’t have a sense of direction. When we can’t see our way through. When we have questions about life circumstances.

The Bible says:

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.” -Hebrews 6:19

Christ is reliable. He is our hope.

God’s Word serves as a steadfast anchor for our soul. He provides stability, hope, and direction when the storms of life hit. Trust me, or just keep on living, life storms hit hard and often when you least expect it.

It’s important to ground yourself in Scripture. It will anchor you daily. Anchor your life.

There are Scriptures that I have read and studied that kept me in hard seasons. Scriptures that, of course, had meaning because it’s God’s Word, but became applicable in another season. Sermons that I heard that didn’t apply that very day but carried me through another season ahead.

God’s Word is a firm foundation that keeps you from drifting in a shifting world. Doesn’t mean that you won’t drift a little, but you won’t go far because the Word is anchoring you in those seasons. There is safety and security in Christ.

A ship’s anchor goes down into the depths of the sea. The Christian woman’s anchor goes up into the heights of heaven, into the inner place behind the curtain. This is where you find God’s presence in His Word.

Maybe you are in a storm right now in your marriage, or with your children, or with your job, or with your health, or even just struggling in your faith. Whatever the circumstance is, daughter, let God speak to your heart and listen to what He has to say.

It may not align with your flesh, and it’s not supposed to.

Listen and be obedient. Trust His Word because it’s tried and true. -Psalm 30:5

Stay in His presence while you seek clarity on your situation, and don’t let go until He gives you the answer you need for your now and next. It may not be what you want to hear, but God always gives us what we need to hear.

Don’t seek man. Seek God alone.

Let His Word penetrate your soul and keep you anchored. It won’t always be like this. Hold on to God’s unchanging hand. That’s what I had to do and still do.

You’ll understand the meaning by and by, but right now just rest in Him.

Selah.

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If this blessed you, share it with another woman in ministry who may need this reminder today.

And don’t forget to join us this fall for the Breathe Again Gathering, a space for women in ministry to return, restore, reconnect, and breathe again in God’s presence.

You don’t have to carry the weight alone, daughter.

See you this fall. 💕