Storms reveal the following things about us:
1. The nature of my faith.
2. The strength of my commitment.
3. The level of my maturity.
4. The healthiness of my attitude.
5. The measure of my teachability.

Statements about storms:

1. Storms allow us to see ourselves

2. Storms are times of restoration

3. Storms can bring spiritual growth in our life
They can bring us into conformity with him
They can bring happiness in our Christian experience
They can yield the fruit of righteousness
They can glorify God
They can produce praise, glory and honor to Him

Do you notice when the maturity in our relationship with God comes? After the storm.

How to grow during a storm:

1. Learning from storms requires a decision
We must settle the lordship issue

2. Learning from storms requires dedication
God understands what is happening to me

Job 23:10 "He knows every detail of what is happening to me. And when he has examined me, he will pronounce me completely innocent, as pure as solid gold. God knows my load limit."

How to grow during a storm:

1. Learning from storms requires a decision
We must settle the lordship issue

2. Learning from storms requires dedication
God understands what is happening to me

3. Learning from storms requires humility

How to grow during a storm:

1. Learning from storms requires a decision
We must settle the lordship issue

2. Learning from storms requires dedication
God understands what is happening to me

3. Learning from storms requires humility

4. Learning from storms requires living with a sense of destiny

5. Learning from storms requires the prayers of others and the help of the Holy Spirit

Here’s what Paul said in Philippians about his imprisonment: "I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance."

The Psalmist said concerning God, "You have been a shelter for me." And Isaiah, when referring to the Lord said, "You are my refuge."