When the World Feels Fragile, Stand in Faith

Hey friends,

The past few weeks have reminded me—yet again—just how fragile our world can feel. The pain is real. The grief is heavy. And for so many, the darkness doesn’t just visit, it lingers.

My heart aches for the families experiencing unthinkable loss. I find myself wrestling with questions I can’t answer, and pain I can't unsee. And yet, in the middle of it all, I know I still have a choice to make.

When chaos crashes in, the question becomes: How will I respond?

For me, the answer is clear—I will anchor myself in hope. I will lean not on my own understanding, but on a God who holds it all.

I will not give up. I will not grow bitter. I will not let fear win.

Because even when the world doesn’t make sense, my faith does.

This isn’t about politics. It’s about values.

About faith that speaks truth in love.

About courage that stays when it would be easier to run.

And about grace—grace to keep showing up, even when hearts are shattered.

We won’t all process these moments the same way. And that’s okay. The beauty of our community is that we don’t have to think alike to stand together.

We can still choose to show up with courage, grace, and honesty.

We can still choose to shine light—even when the darkness tries to swallow it whole.

Three Realities for Hard Times

This season has brought me back to the basics—back to three core realities that are helping me walk through the fog.

1. The World Is Broken—But You Are Not Alone

Evil is real. The enemy is prowling. Pain is not pretend. But neither is God’s presence.

The brokenness we see isn’t imaginary—it’s evidence of a world that desperately needs Jesus.

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength…”
Isaiah 40:31

We are not called to carry it all, fix it all, or understand it all. But we are called to renew our minds daily—sometimes hourly.

Because the more the world breaks, the more we need to remember: we are not alone, and we are not powerless.

2. Guard Your Heart Like Everything Depends On It—Because It Does

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Proverbs 4:23

In a world full of noise, guarding our hearts is warfare.

What we see, listen to, give our attention to—it all grows. And what grows shapes us.

You cannot rise above the dominant thoughts in your mind. So be intentional with them. Be vigilant. Be rooted in truth, not fear.

3. Make a Plan—And Armor Up

This isn’t the time to wander aimlessly. This is the time to pray with purpose, lead with love, and fight with faith.

“Even though I walk through the valley... I will fear no evil.”
Psalm 23:4

This doesn’t mean we won’t face the valley. It means we walk through it knowing who walks with us.

Every single day, put on the full armor of God. Eliminate the noise. Be still. Ask, seek, and knock. Because God will open doors no man can shut—and shut those no man can open.

So, What Do We Do Next?

We imitate Jesus.

We lead with grace, love, hope, and humility.

We sharpen each other in community. And we remind each other—over and over again—that Goodness was Created to be Shared, even when the world feels heavy.

So to you, dear friend reading this, I say:
Don’t give up. Don’t give in. And don’t let fear write the ending.

You were created for such a time as this.

With faith and fierce love,
Brock

A Prayer for Today:

God, I want to live my life for You. Help me stay awake to what matters. Strengthen me when I’m weary. Sharpen my focus. Guard my heart. Lead me with clarity and courage. And when I forget, remind me that You are near, and You are good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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