Psalm 46

Psalm 46:1-3  God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  ² Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,  ³ though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

I was visiting with someone this week and after sharing some thoughts on the weather, she started sharing about the events of her life.  She started slowly, sharing that her husband and she had been part of a church plant in Indiana.  She shared about how they had struggled financially, but God always provided “just in time” when a bill needed to be paid or food needed to be purchased.  She shared how many people had come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior through their ministry.

In addition to financial struggles, she also shared about challenges with family, challenges with some of the parishioners, and challenges she was currently having with grief over the loss of loved ones.  She also shared her struggles with adapting to her “new lifestyle” caused by her changes in health.  At the end of her story, she commented, “I just don’t know how people do it without knowing Jesus.”

I completely agree!!  If I only had me to depend on, I would be in a world of hurt.  I’m not all powerful or all knowing.  I can’t rest in the fact that I know what is going on and what will come in the future.  Only God is “our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”  He is the only one who can help us through the tough times.  He’s the only one who is our provider.

Rest in the knowledge that it is God who is your strength!

I’m praying for you!

Pastor Amy