"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in
trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the
mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though the waters roar and foam and
the mountains quake with their surging.” This note brings back memories and
deep feelings. Times when you have to deal with issues that you haven’t even
thought about until then. This note had always been the anchor of my soul. I do
experience God when I say these words. He was a very, very present help in my
time of trouble. I sensed His presence in extraordinary ways. He was available
– right there. He was even a source of unexpected joy that somehow made its way
into one of the worst times of my life, bringing a sense of confidence that no
matter what, even in the face of death – God can reveal himself.
What do we mean by fear? Fear covers a range of emotions like timidity, apprehension, terror, dread. Some of us are gripped by fear when we think about our loved ones; for others, it’s when we think about the future. Maybe you struggle with panic attacks and no one knows it. Maybe you hate crowds and are overwhelmed by fear in public places. You may be fearful of loneliness; so when everyone leaves, you keep the television on for company. You may have financial fears or job fears. You may have fears about aging parents, or about your kids and how they’re going to turn out, and who they’re running around with. You may have fears how you’ll pay the bills. You may have fears about retirement and about where you’re going to live and if you can continue to afford your lifestyle. There’s no shortage of things that can grip our hearts with fear.
When people came to me for a solution. I did what I expect you would do in that situation. I prayed, “God, what to do I say? I don’t have any resources that can help them, but I know you do. What could you give me that I could give to them?” I didn’t want to give them just words; I wanted to bring them something that would allow them to experience God. I saw Bible and I sat on the edge of the bed and I opened up Bible and I opened up psalm 46. Psalm 46 is a song of hope and confidence.
God wants you to know that He is for you. He is on your side. He is not waiting for you to mess up. Ask God to help you; apply what God says to your own heart and mind.
God Is Our Refuge!!
What do we mean by fear? Fear covers a range of emotions like timidity, apprehension, terror, dread. Some of us are gripped by fear when we think about our loved ones; for others, it’s when we think about the future. Maybe you struggle with panic attacks and no one knows it. Maybe you hate crowds and are overwhelmed by fear in public places. You may be fearful of loneliness; so when everyone leaves, you keep the television on for company. You may have financial fears or job fears. You may have fears about aging parents, or about your kids and how they’re going to turn out, and who they’re running around with. You may have fears how you’ll pay the bills. You may have fears about retirement and about where you’re going to live and if you can continue to afford your lifestyle. There’s no shortage of things that can grip our hearts with fear.
When people came to me for a solution. I did what I expect you would do in that situation. I prayed, “God, what to do I say? I don’t have any resources that can help them, but I know you do. What could you give me that I could give to them?” I didn’t want to give them just words; I wanted to bring them something that would allow them to experience God. I saw Bible and I sat on the edge of the bed and I opened up Bible and I opened up psalm 46. Psalm 46 is a song of hope and confidence.
God wants you to know that He is for you. He is on your side. He is not waiting for you to mess up. Ask God to help you; apply what God says to your own heart and mind.
God Is Our Refuge!!
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