Harvesting Joy After the Storm

God's Creative Process Is Ongoing

Landscape 3x2

In my experience, life’s storms frequently come without warning. They’re the moments when the rug gets yanked out from beneath us, and suddenly, everything familiar vanishes. These storms—whether it’s a devastating trauma, soul-crushing diagnosis, or global crisis—can leave us feeling like we’ll never make it through. But after every storm can come a season of growth, a harvest, and joy—if we play our cards right.

These storms—whether it’s a devastating trauma, soul-crushing diagnosis, or global crisis—can leave us feeling like we’ll never make it through.

For me, the storm came in the form of my husband Reggie’s death. His sudden passing shattered my world, and I found myself struggling to pick up the pieces. Regardless of the nature of the storm, the common thread is this: we all experience seasons where it feels like a storm has stripped everything away. We feel vulnerable, disoriented, and uncertain about the path forward.

God's creative process is ongoing, even when everything feels barren. Share on X

Yet even in life’s storms, God is at work. It’s hard to see when the winds are howling, and the rain is pouring, but seeds are planted during that storm. God’s creative process is ongoing, even when everything feels barren. I learned firsthand about God working during the storm, and I want to share it with anyone who feels like the storms of life have uprooted them.

Read the Full Article Here

I invite you to share your thoughts and feelings with me via social media on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInTwitter, or Threads.

Until next time,

Dawn Mann Sanders

Cord of Blue divider | Dawn Mann Sanders | Christian Author and Motivational Speaker | Biblical Relationship Advice

buy the book!

When Your World Ends: God's Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life

Dig deep into the creation story and unearth a seven-step process by which God brings us out of the void and into new beginnings.

share the post

free e-book!

Five Steps for Walking ​Through God’s Opened Doors

Unlock God’s guidance for your journey! Dive into this FREE e-book and discover the five steps to confidently walk through His opened doors.

Reading the Bible | Dawn Mann Sanders | Christian Author and Motivational Speaker | Biblical Relationship Advice

related

On the Blog

More insights into how to align your life with God’s plan for you…

buy the book!

When Your World Ends: God's Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life

Dawn digs deep into the creation story and unearths a seven-step process by which God brings us out of the void and into new beginnings.

take the quiz!

What’s Your Start-Over Style?

Each one of us has a unique Start-Over Style, and it shapes how we approach new beginnings, why we pursue them, and what challenges we face.

It's Just 60 Seconds!