Recent weeks have left many feeling the ground shift beneath their feet. As circumstances tumble, the author observes that some hearts, once anchored in God, now turn to self‑reliance, even cursing the divine when He seems absent.
What the Quake Reveals
The turmoil does not create the fracture; it merely exposes where foundations have already thinned. Anger, fear, resentment, doubt, and insecurity surface because they have long been present, waiting for pressure to bring them to light. Some of what falls away needed release long ago.
Scriptural Hope
Hebrews 12:26‑28 reminds us that God shakes the earth so that what cannot be shaken may remain. The author argues that destruction can become revelation—an opportunity to see clearly what we have truly built upon, whom we have trusted, and where we have placed our hope.
Assessing both damage and opportunity is essential. The damage calls for release of what no longer adds value; the opportunity invites gratitude for what remains, and a reevaluation of relationships with self, others, and the Lord.
Choosing the Rock
Jesus taught that the wise build on the rock (Matthew 7:24‑27). When rain, floods, and winds strike, the storm is not avoided, but the house endures. In our own lives, the question is not merely “How do I stop the shaking?” but “Lord, what do You want to remain when this is over?”
The column concludes with a personal affirmation: “Never a day do I not need the Lord, but some days I am keenly aware that He is all I need.” By keeping focus on God’s goodness, faithfulness, and provision, believers can avoid the distress that comes from fixating on hardship.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
