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When the wind howls and the lights go out, what keeps us on our feet? We open our hearts to the reality of Hurricane Melissa’s impact across Jamaica and the Caribbean and trace a path from shock to steady ground. Our focus is simple and strong: God as a firm foundation, resilience as a shared practice, and hope that breathes even when the roof is gone.

We begin by naming the big question: how do you remain standing before, during, and after a storm that seems set to destroy you? the hymn that anchors so many of us—On Christ, the solid rock we stand—we explore how scripture steadies the inner life when circumstances unravel. We also face the hard tension head-on: some prayed and still suffered loss. Rather than offering clichés, we hold space for grief and witness to the mercies that did arrive, including lives spared and neighbors showing up.

What moved us most were the ordinary acts of courage and care: people sharing phones at roadside signal spots, cooking for others, and checking on those marooned without power. That is resilience made visible. You’ll hear practical ways to live this out—short prayers when words fail, small steps that restore and simple encouragements you can offer when someone can’t find a song to sing. Along the way, we invite you to remember your own archive of survival and pair it with a grounded trust in Christ’s unchanging presence.

This conversation blends faith, empathy, and practical guidance for anyone facing a physical, emotional, spiritual, or financial storm. If you’ve felt shaken, not destroyed, you are not alone. Press play for comfort, clarity, and a gentle push toward community and courage. If the message strengthens you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review to help others find this encouragement.

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Colette’s Bio

Colette Lawrence is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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