Learning
Christ in the Chaos
Life can feel overwhelming. The news cycle is relentless, our schedules are packed, and uncertainty seems to lurk around every corner. Whether it’s personal struggles, global crises, or just the weight of daily responsibilities, chaos is something we all experience. It’s easy to wonder: where is God in all of this?
The disciples asked the same question. In Mark 4, as a storm raged around their small boat, they found Jesus asleep. Panic set in. “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” they cried. Jesus woke, rebuked the wind, and calmed the sea. But before the storm was even stilled, Jesus was already present with them. The same is true for us—God is not absent in our storms. Even when life feels out of control, Christ remains steady, present, and powerful.
I’ll be honest—recently I have felt the chaos swirling around me. A good friend jokingly shared the title "Captain of the Dumpster Fire Brigade," and that has felt appropriate. In these moments, I often forget that I don’t have to do it all on my own. But then something shifts—a friend checks in, a coworker offers a prayer, or a moment of quiet brings unexpected peace. And I am reminded that God is still here, steady in the storm. Chaos will always be part of life, but so will the promise of Christ’s presence. Whether the storm quiets or rages on, we are never alone. In the midst of uncertainty, may we cling to the One who calms the waves and stills our hearts.
Questions for Reflection:
Where do I feel chaos or uncertainty in my life right now?
How have I experienced Christ’s presence even when things
felt out of control?
What might it look like to trust God in the midst of uncertainty?
~Deacon Jenny Frantz, Director of Communication & Formation
Life can feel overwhelming. The news cycle is relentless, our schedules are packed, and uncertainty seems to lurk around every corner. Whether it’s personal struggles, global crises, or just the weight of daily responsibilities, chaos is something we all experience. It’s easy to wonder: where is God in all of this?
The disciples asked the same question. In Mark 4, as a storm raged around their small boat, they found Jesus asleep. Panic set in. “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” they cried. Jesus woke, rebuked the wind, and calmed the sea. But before the storm was even stilled, Jesus was already present with them. The same is true for us—God is not absent in our storms. Even when life feels out of control, Christ remains steady, present, and powerful.
I’ll be honest—recently I have felt the chaos swirling around me. A good friend jokingly shared the title "Captain of the Dumpster Fire Brigade," and that has felt appropriate. In these moments, I often forget that I don’t have to do it all on my own. But then something shifts—a friend checks in, a coworker offers a prayer, or a moment of quiet brings unexpected peace. And I am reminded that God is still here, steady in the storm. Chaos will always be part of life, but so will the promise of Christ’s presence. Whether the storm quiets or rages on, we are never alone. In the midst of uncertainty, may we cling to the One who calms the waves and stills our hearts.
Questions for Reflection:
Where do I feel chaos or uncertainty in my life right now?
How have I experienced Christ’s presence even when things
felt out of control?
What might it look like to trust God in the midst of uncertainty?
~Deacon Jenny Frantz, Director of Communication & Formation