What God values the most, He scatters the most. The church matters most, when it is scattered most, to the uttermost. The early church sailed into the wind, when it was opposed by adversity and persecution. They preached the Word of God, anyway, and anywhere.
No matter where they were blown, by the storms of life, no matter how ill the winds proved to be, they were never blown off course. They arrived at their destination, with their faith in God intact. Their goal in life was to share the Gospel. Wherever they landed, they introduced people to Jesus. So should we.
Prayer is not a magic wand to wave over rough seas. It is the pilot's compass that points the way through the storm. If you want to calm down, look up.
TALK LESS! PRAY MORE!