The turbulence in our world hasn’t slowed down. If anything, it’s intensified.

War, terrorism, political polarization, the economy—every day brings a fresh reminder that the ground beneath us can shift without warning.

This uncertainty isn’t just global; it reaches into our neighborhoods, our families, and into our personal lives and souls. We get sick. Loved ones pass away. Jobs are lost. Children grow up and leave home. Marriages end. Even something as simple as another birthday can bring emotional discomfort with the reminder that time is moving faster than we’d like. In moments like these, we’re all searching for something—anything—that will hold steady.

The good news? There is something stable. Or rather, Someone.

Psalm 63 reminds us that “God’s throne is firmly established. It cannot be moved.” That verse is more than poetry; it’s a promise. God’s presence endures when everything else feels uncertain. He isn’t shaken by the headlines or the chaos. He remains constant, faithful, and strong.

But here’s the part we must not miss in these anxious times: the stability we find in God is meant to be shared. We are called not just to find comfort for ourselves, but to offer care and comfort to others.

Caring for each other may be the most powerful form of stability we can offer. A focus on others. A steady presence. A listening ear. A calm patience. A hopeful readiness  (5 of the 7 Essentials for Caring that Makes a Difference) is the best way for people to feel God's steadiness. More than just preaching about God's presence, these simple acts can anchor someone who feels lost in the storm. When we choose to care, we help steady the world—one heart at a time. Then the world wants to know what we believe!

The church is meant to be the place where this care is cultivated.

It may not always feel perfect—styles of worship change, pastors come and go—but the message remains: God is here, and we are not alone. As ministries mature, along with the staff and congregation, we learn to care in the way that people feel and find comfort in the presence of God.

Church services are often one of the few things families still do together. While so much changes—our jobs, our routines, even the people around us—the church is still God's tool to equip people to love Him and love others. These shared moments of worship and connection become part of a legacy, passed down from parents and grandparents. And like planting a tree, if the legacy hasn’t been started yet, today is the best day to begin.

Statistics show the church is in decline. But it is needed like never before. When the church is committed to connecting people with God and people are committed to be faithful to a church family, we will help the bring stability to a turbulent world.

Let’s care for one another and build a culture of care in and through the Church, because when everything is unstable, care is one of the strongest anchors we’ve got.