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The moments that shatter our world often reveal the most about who God is and how He works in our lives. Dana Stewart's powerful journey through a decade of overwhelming challenges illuminates this truth in ways that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt broken by circumstances beyond their control.
"I remember feeling like a bomb had exploded and that bomb was my life," Dana shares. "And then somebody turned out the light." This vivid image captures just the beginning of her story – a cascade of losses starting with beloved family members, followed by her own mysterious medical emergency that led to a cancer scare, her father's dementia diagnosis, and ultimately her mother's sudden death that thrust her into the role of full-time caregiver.
What makes Dana's testimony so compelling isn't just the magnitude of her challenges, but the intimate way she experienced God's presence through them. When panic attacks left her unable to function and grief threatened to drown her, when her professional identity crumbled and uncertainty clouded every decision, she discovered something profound: God wasn't standing at a distance waiting for her to get up. He was lying right beside her in the rubble.
"I just kind of turned my head and recognized and realized like okay, hold on a second, you're not alone. God was with me on the ground with my face down," she recalls. This nearness of God amid suffering became her anchor, especially as she navigated the complexities of caring for her father with advancing dementia while still processing her own grief.
Dana's story offers wisdom for anyone walking through dark valleys – from learning to receive help with open hands instead of closed fists, to finding peace in surrender rather than control. Her journey reminds us that sometimes the most powerful prayer is simply "Be still," allowing God to fight battles we were never meant to face alone.
Whether you're currently weathering a storm or supporting someone who is, this conversation will remind you that even when the light seems completely extinguished, God's faithfulness remains. Subscribe now and share this episode with someone who needs to know they're not alone in their struggle.

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