Psalm 46 (February 25)

(Daily updated posts will begin on February 26)

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

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.

5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.

6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.

7 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Selah

8 Come and see the works of the LORD,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.

9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear,
he burns the shields with fire.

10 "Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth."

11 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Selah

A Starter-Prayer…
Lord Jesus,
Our country (and even our world)
are experiencing troubles
that many of us have never witnessed in our lifetimes.
People are afraid. Even I become afraid.
Sometimes it feels like the earth is giving way under my feet.

These are the things that get me wrapped up in fear...
(tell God about those now)

When I start letting worry dominate my life,
Remind me, Lord Jesus,
That You are my Refuge.
You are my Hope.
You are my Strength.
And I can trust you.
Therefore I don’t have to give in to fear,
Because You are with me!
You are like the walls of a castle surrounding me!

When I think about the cross
And when I focus on that resurrection morning,
And when I remember that that was for ME,
I am reminded of the love that You have for me.
And suddenly my fears melt into trust.

I love you, Lord, and I trust you.

Amen