Several years ago, worship leader Rita Springer said something that has stayed with me: “You’ll never know that God is all you need until you reach a point where God is all you have.”

At first, that sounds like a lesson reserved for those who have lost everything. But the truth is, you don’t have to lose it all to discover it. Sometimes it only takes one sudden storm.

You can be surrounded by friends, blessed with financial security, and celebrated for your accomplishments—and then, in a single moment, a crisis strips away the illusion of control. Suddenly, the things that once seemed so solid no longer hold you up. In those moments, you realize that beneath all the layers of success and security, God is really all you have.

And here is the good news: God is all you need.

God meets us in our weakest moments. God comforts us when we are shaken, forgives us when we stumble, and surrounds us with steadfast love when everything else feels uncertain. The psalmist knew this truth well, which is why he could pray with confidence: “I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.” (Psalm 57:1)

Storms will come. Some will pass quickly, others will linger. But through them all, God remains near. God’s presence is not shaken by our circumstances. God’s love is not diminished by our failures. God’s strength is not exhausted by our weakness.

So, as you begin this week, carry this reminder with you: All you truly need, you already have.