Bloom in the Downpour and Rising Through Uncertainty
- Nov 18
- 3 min read
By Christine Phipps Davis
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV)
How many of us as women, mothers, and/or entrepreneurs have reached a point of burnout, uncertainty, or transition that shakes us to our core? How many of us have asked, “Am I doing enough for my family? Is this career my true calling? Am I walking in purpose, or am I drifting from what God intended for me?”
Uncertainty is not a flaw. It’s a season.
And it’s one that every woman, no matter how strong or successful, will face. Even the most powerful voices we admire have walked through it.
Michelle Obama, former First Lady, attorney, and author, opened up in her memoir, Becoming, about her struggles with imposter syndrome, even while serving in the White House. She wrote, “I still have a little impostor syndrome... It never goes away, that feeling that you shouldn't take me that seriously. What do I know?” Yet she chose to trust her voice and lean into her purpose, even when doubt whispered otherwise.
Oprah Winfrey, media mogul and philanthropist, has shared her journey through seasons of rejection and uncertainty, from being fired early in her career to questioning her path after launching her own network. Her wisdom reminds us: “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change their future by merely changing their attitude.”
Christian leader Priscilla Shirer has spoken candidly about the tension between ministry, business, and family life. Her words echo a truth we all need to hear: “Your job is obedience. God’s job is outcome.” That means our responsibility is to walk in faith, not to control the results, but to trust the One who does.
I recently had someone tell me I was wasting my time walking in my purpose. They said I wasn’t the “Anointed Assistant” I claimed to be. Their goal wasn’t to uplift me, it was to redirect me into a role that served their business, not God’s calling on my life.
But here’s what I’ve learned: just like rain forms in the troposphere, the lowest layer of the atmosphere, your greatest growth often begins in your lowest seasons. The same pressure and condensation that create storms also produce rain, a refreshing, cleansing, and life-giving element.
So even when people try to cloud your vision or weigh you down, remember:
God uses the low places to prepare for the pouring out.
The pressure you feel isn’t punishment, it’s preparation.
You might be in your troposphere right now, but that’s exactly where your rain of blessing forms.
And when it’s time, that rain will fall. It will water every seed you’ve planted, every dream, every prayer, every act of obedience. It will nourish your purpose, your vision, and your destiny.
Rain doesn’t fall from the highest part of the sky. It’s born in the troposphere where clouds gather, pressure builds, and storms form. But it’s also where renewal begins.
In the same way, some of life’s hardest seasons, the moments when you feel pressed down, overlooked, or misunderstood, can become the very atmosphere where your breakthrough starts to take shape.
People may try to keep you low, to dim your light, or distract you from your purpose. But don’t forget: it’s in the low places that God does His best work. Just as the troposphere produces rain to refresh the earth, your pressure produces purpose, and your tears water your future.
When the storm hits, stand firm. Trust that the winds and waves aren’t meant to destroy you, but to push you forward into the next level of your calling.
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:7
So keep rising, even in the rain. Let the thunder remind you that Heaven is still speaking. Let the storm strengthen your roots. You were never meant to drown in the downpour; you were meant to bloom after it.
Stay encouraged, stay strong, stay in your purpose!
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