The LORD of hosts is with us The God of Jacob is our stronghold. The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered He raised His voice, the earth melted. God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved God will help her when morning dawns. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High. Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Remember that the Lord is always with you, and know that His kingdom is coming. We all want to find peace, and the first step is to cease striving (Psalm 46:10). That reassures us of His love and care for us and lifts our eyes to a higher hope than anything this world can offer. Scripture helps us look at circumstances from God’s perspective. When times are frightening and uncertain-whether personally, nationally, or globally-the place to find comfort and assurance is the Bible, especially the book of Psalms. Many people anxiously listened to the evening news, fearing the death of loved ones as battles in various locations were reported. I remember 1944 being a year of tremendous turmoil in our country because of World War II. The commotion of this current world is nothing unprecedented. Our citizenship is in a heavenly kingdom that can never be shaken. Disturbing times should remind us we are only pilgrims on this earth. This might cause us to be filled with anxiety unless we remember that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). It seems as if the world today is constantly changing.
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