Psalm 46:1-3
1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Selah
I have so many friends who are hurting, scared, or in trouble today, and it is with great joy and comfort that I read Psalm 46 today. I heard it this weekend read at a funeral, and I thought then that the words. . .”God is our refuge and strength, and EVER-PRESENT help” were so very comforting! We often think of God way up “there” somewhere, but if I am honest, there are plenty of times when he has taken on physical form to comfort me. He has often sent a loving smile from a stranger, a helping hand from a long forgotten friend, or just the hug of a random child to remind me of his love and care for me.
Are you hurting, scared or just in distress today? Call to God. . .ask him to help you. . He will you know. I can’t tell you how. . . or when. . . but He does answer and he does comfort, heal and help us all the time. You can trust him with your pain and sorrow. . .you can trust Him with your sins and past. . .you can trust Him with your life for His plans are far better than yours! That He promises us!!
Father, forgive me for my unbelief. Forgive me for not trusting in your goodness. Show me your strength and refuge today. . . and please send your ever-present help to all those who need it today, you know them better than I. In Jesus name. . .Amen!