Show Notes ‘Walking through the Storm’ with Susan Potvin
In this powerful and deeply personal message, worship leader and speaker Susan shares an encouraging invitation to trust God in every season of life. Drawing from the story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14, she reminds us that storms are inevitable, but fear does not have to define our response.
Susan opens with a simple but profound declaration: “Jesus, I trust in You.” She explains that praise and worship are acts of surrender—lifting our hands to God like a child reaching for a loving Father. Trust becomes the foundation that allows us to move from merely surviving life’s storms to walking with Jesus in the midst of them.
Through heartfelt stories, including the adoption of her daughter from the Philippines and the loss of her mother to cancer, Susan illustrates how God often meets us at the end of our strength. In our moments of exhaustion, grief, and helplessness, we discover that Christ has been holding us all along.
One of the central themes of this message is that suffering is never meaningless. God permits trials either to produce a greater good within us or to protect us from a greater evil. Rather than asking only, “Why am I suffering?” Susan encourages listeners to ask, “What is the gift hidden in this suffering?”
She also introduces the concept of “situational awareness” in the spiritual life, reminding us that we live in three realms: the earthly realm, the realm of spiritual battle, and the heavenly realm. As believers, our eyes must remain fixed on Jesus and the realities of heaven, even while we navigate the difficulties of this world.
Perhaps the most moving insight of the message is that the victory is not merely when the storm ends. The true victory is found in the storm itself, when we cling to Jesus as Peter did and discover that He is enough.
Whether you are grieving, struggling with fear, praying for loved ones, or carrying unanswered questions, this episode offers hope and encouragement. Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and He invites each of us to walk with Him—even on stormy waters.
Key Takeaways:
- Storms are a normal part of the Christian journey.
- Trust and praise keep our focus on Jesus.
- Every suffering contains a hidden gift from God.
- We are called to live with our eyes fixed on heaven.
- The greatest victory is not escaping the storm but encountering Jesus within it.
- Our weaknesses and insecurities can become places where God’s glory shines most brightly.
Memorable Quote:
“Don’t ever separate the gift from the Giver. Jesus Himself is the victory in the storm.”
Susan Potvin’s talk was given on February 11, 2026, the 4th day of the Water Walking Women Retreat on the Caribbean Visitation Cruise Jan.31– Feb. 14, 2026.
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Dr. Kim begins by reflecting on her visit to the Sea of Galilee, where she experienced a vivid reminder that Jesus is just as present with us today as He was with His disciples 2,000 years ago. Using Peter’s experience of walking on the water, she explores what it means to keep our focus on Christ instead of the storms surrounding us.
What does it really mean to have the mind of Christ—and how do we actually live it out in everyday life?
