The Storm

The storm isn't to be looked at. It's to be used to focus on Him. You are not in charge of the weather nor are you to be a hapless bystander. It is all for the glory of God. He wants you to grow and be wise and able to hear when He speaks. He wants your ear so disciplined to His voice that when the wind blows you can hear him. Only Him. He wants you to keep your eyes on Him when the sky is black.
He wants you to be so stayed on Him, that what He tells you to do, you will do, no matter what is going on around you. He is testing you to see that you will obey and follow Him. It is not heartless, but heartfelt. Do you love Him? Do you trust Him? Then reach out to Him while you walk out into the storm obeying His voice. He will keep you. There is a prize for you and glory for Him. The prize is the soul that watched you and saw Christ. A soul saved and brought into the kingdom because of your obedience.

Be of good courage! In the darkest and fiercest of storm you are not alone or in charge. Trust and step out. Step to the one who is there.

George Muellar advised:

Dearly beloved, don't be discouraged if you have to suffer from unconverted relatives. Perhaps very shortly the Lord may give you the desire of your heart, and answer your prayer for them. But in the meantime, seek to commend the truth, not by reproaching them on account of their behaviour toward you, but by manifesting toward them the meekness, gentleness and kindness of the Lord Jesus Christ.