When I was a kid, I used to be terrified that our house was going to burn down. I would lie awake in my bed, certain that at any moment I would see smoke coming from under my door, a raging fire just down the hallway ready to engulf my entire family, destroying everything in its wake. Before bed, I would ask my parents to close all the doors (to keep the fire from getting into our rooms) and make sure the oven was off, and every so often, I’d ask them to check our smoke detectors—just in case one was malfunctioning. My parents would do all of these things, lovingly reminding me that I was safe, that nothing was going to happen to me. And they would pray with me, inviting me to bring my fears and uncertainties to God, the One who protects me and strengthens me.
This psalm refers to God as the “LORD of Armies.” This name for God appears most often in the Minor Prophets, both before and after Judah’s exile into Babylon. The lives of God’s people were full of fear and uncertainty, and they were constantly reminded of the power their enemies held over them. Referring to God as the LORD of Armies reminded them of His ability to keep them from harm.
This whole psalm is a reminder of God’s unmatched power. The psalmist writes of God’s ability to provide calm and order in the midst of total chaos. The first stanza speaks of God’s protection from the natural elements, the second of God’s protection from other nations, and the third of God’s protection from fighting and wars. In every stanza, the psalmist reminds us that God is with us—that He is our refuge, that the LORD of Armies is our stronghold. How can we not bow down in praise of such a powerful God? With a God like this on our side, fighting for us, watching over us, our fears don’t stand a chance.
These days, I’m not as scared of my house burning down as I used to be. My fears are more concerned with uncertainty about the future and my need to control things. So although I am not a nation at war, I can still find rest in the fact that the LORD of Armies is with me. He is a refuge for my weary soul, a place of comfort in the midst of chaos. His power is stronger than even the most terrifying of armies, His love deeper than any raging sea. He is strong, He is good, and He will not let me go, even in the fiercest battle.
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“He is good, He will not let go; even in the fiercest battle.”
This came at a perfect time. What peace in knowing He IS on our side!
I used to have anxious thoughts like this as well. I was put on meds in order to deal with them. Once I found the Lord, he cleared me of all bad thoughts. They still sneak in sometimes, but I am now off all medication and am solely dependent on our Lord. I am so thankful
Thank you Lord for always being with me.
My very present help. I depend on you, Jesus.
When uncertainty is all around my resolve is : Lord of Armies I trust only you!
I needed to hear this! I’m someone who gets scared easy but. I know God is with me no matter what happens I’ll be fine because he is with me
“God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved”
Thank you God for being my everlasting protector! You keep me safe whenever I am alone, scared, and worried. Thank you for letting me leave all my worries and doubts in your hands so that I may rest. You are the most high God!
Amen. I struggle with anxiety. It will be to the point where I think Im going to die, or someone is breaking into my house. Or that I’m going to be in another house fire. But God just reminded me that, that he is here to protect me. He is here to take care of my anxiety. He is the Lord of Armies! He will fight for me! Thank you Papa!!
as someone who struggles with severe anxiety, it’s often difficult for me to give up all my worries and fears to God. but then i remember God has way more power than me and he’ll never lead me astray! Reading this helped me remember that
Give all your worries to God, He will fight your battles for you!❤️
This is a great reminder that I don’t need to worry about a thing God is the provider of everything!
Reminder not to worry give it to God
Reminder in my worry to go to god
Thank you God for knowing just what I need and when I need it.
The reminder to be still in the midst of turmoil – in the context of battles – encourages me that I can trust the Lord of Hosts and just STOP spinning my wheels trying to fix everything myself.
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I read this just in time. I was at war in my head with my decision to continue to give this guy who is the complete opposite of me. He reminds me of who I use to be and I am so frustrated with myself because I always seem to attract men who are in fact not believers or completely lukewarm Christians. But this man is agnostic and simply has one of the kindest intentions. He’s gentle and intelligent as well as a fresh breath of air. His presence warms me. But I slip away from God sometimes because of my fear of making him uncomfortable. Reading this reminded me the Lord is there during it all. He sees it all. So my ear with myself is really war with my Holy Spirit reminding me I’m straying. Flesh vs Spirit.
@Theresa love you comment about being a chronic striver. I am the same way I believe if I worry enough about something it will eventually just go away. When in reality I am bad about giving things up to God. @SARAH D. praying for your wisdom and strength during this time! I pray the shadowing goes really well. I find it to be very cool that if get this job you’ll be in a Christian based school. How cool would that be as you’ve been praying for hard for this. Obviously any new job would be great! Happy Tuesday ladies! I am coming on SO late today as I have been running around non stop all day then I had my first night of belong league tonight. I am not a bowler and my only goal for the season was to bowl above a 100 and I made exactly a 100 my first round. I guess I can quit now. Praying for you all tonight!
Lifting our sisters in prayers PAMC (God’s comfort and nurturing for you and family), MICHELLE (your mom and her peace, for order, healing, respect of boundaries and spiritual leadership within the home), LEHUA (God’s directing your dad with wisdom and right estate planning decisions), HEIDI (rejoicing with you, and for God’s grace for ministry work expansion), SHARIE (you’re a super woman, loved the glimpse of your day in a life, hats off to you),RHONDA (no back pain and blessing on prison ministry), KATIE (may God lift your burdens and fight your battles, you shall not be moved by God’s hand), SARAH (peace on job prospect, patience and surrender during the process knowing that GOD has a good plan at the right timing), and praising God for all other she’s that are too many to name, I pray over you and your families, I thank God that you are always so faithful in showing up in the comment section every day, rain or shine, snow or hail, may God bless you greatly for your faithfulness and your leading by example. Hugs and love to you all sweet she’s.
Happy Tuesday she’s.
Today’s scripture had me excited, I cannot help but proclaiming His word “God is in the midst of my city/nation (put your city/nation’s name), and I declare my city and my nation will not be moved, any demonic agenda that were released to bring down my city/nation will not come to pass, for God shall help Canada, and that right early, The Lord of host is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge” (Psalm 46:5 &7). Behold the works of the Lord, may He cause wars to cease in my city, wars to cease within families, wars to cease within the churches and congregations, wars to cease within workplaces, wars to cease within politicians and various parties, school districts, etc. The Lord of host is with us, and the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. Be blessed dear sisters.
Thank you ladies for the prayers for my health and the conversation with my dad. I’m feeling mostly better and we had the conversation about estate planning yesterday – it was a little awkward and it’s not the only conversation we will have about it, but I’m hopeful that God will walk me through it with both of my parents. ❤️
I don’t have too much time to comment this morning but I will come back later as time permits ❤️❤️ have a blessed day!
The contrast of the chaos mentioned in v. 2-3 and the order, peace, and calm alluded to in v. 4-5 is so powerful. The study notes say that the word for BE STILL (raphah) means to release or let go. That gives a whole new meaning to the phrase Let go and let God!!!
Continuing in prayer for God’s comfort, peace, confidence, wisdom, whatever favor is needed in each of your lives and hearts.
Per HEIDI’S comment last week I will share that my praise focus this week is OMNIPRESENCE. What a blessing to see that represented in the readings so far!
HELLO FRIENDS! who else is so happy to be in Psalms of rest?!?! :) I have been reading the last couple of days but haven’t posted. Thank you for your support, your love, your thoughts, your prayers – your community. I will never forget how difficult the end of this semester was and I will never forget this group who rallied around me in the love of God. It’s unbelievable. How sad for people who don’t know the community of God…
SEARCHING I was with my 3 year old at the playground yesterday (bc I kept saying when i’m not so bogged down, I will take you to play!) and I read your comment “so glad this semester is behind US…” and I laughed hard, deep and out loud! :) :) :) That was the best thing ever! :) :) **buckle down friends, summer semester started yesterday…!!** HOPING and praying this one will be better spaced out in terms of projects/tests/etc vs everyone wanting everything within the same two weeks…
Praying for you all – Hope this is a lovely day for you… Now that the crazy is behind me, we are working hard with the Global Partners that are connecting us with our partner-churches in Ireland, UK, Spain…. so we can start getting an itinerary figured out for where we will go and how we will get to serve the local church on a global level this June… So excited! CanNOT wait to see what new facets of our God we get to experience in all of this!
I think it is so valuable to focus on the wording of the text – it doesn’t mention fearing “in case..” but “when”. It’s a promise- this world is not dependable and it was never meant to be (in our lifetime). It’s cursed, it’s broken, it’s dying. But we have a hope so great that we can stand upon ground that is falling out from under us and STILL. NOT. FEAR. because we know He is faithful even in that moment. He may not reach down and rescue my human life, but in that case – I’m now free of the broken world and safe, eternally with Him! I mean, it’s Paul’s mantra, isn’t it? To live is Christ – “keep me here and I will continue further His great name!” – and to die is GAIN – “i’m going to die eventually, so if it is today? then I am forever home with my Creator!” – it’s a Win-Win! :) The FEELING of fear does more to stop us than the actual thing we are fearing because, statistically, the things we fear rarely ever even happen! The degree to which we can let go of fear and recognize how trustworthy and in-control our God is, is the degree to which we can fully live out our calling and purpose here. We have these breaths, we have these minutes, let’s USE them!! :)
Good morning ladies! Thank you so so much for all your prayers, I appreciate them so much.
I felt the interview went really well!! The elementary principal was very nice and I felt better about this interview than the last one I had. She invited for me to come and observe the elementary classrooms this week before school ends, so I’m planning to go on Thursday and Friday!! This would be so helpful in general just to finally see teachers in action in a live classroom. I’ve been looking at YouTube videos of teachers vlogging online, which has been helpful too. Praying the Lord’s will be done. A downside to my current work is that they are cross training us for a different department next week. I haven’t heard the best things about the types of calls they get in that department, so I really am not looking forward to it. Praying that the Lord would guide me, because it’s definitely a big step to go to another job, especially if it will be full time teaching (since I haven’t had classroom teaching experience yet). I would love to get another job before the end of the month. Praying the Lord would show me what to do and make a way if it is his will.
SHARIE, welcome. I don’t post often but these studies and these SRT Sisters have been wonderful as I have returned to walking with God. I am on IG and love connecting with any one of the SRT readers. suzd56
Good morning :)
Thank you for the prayers ladies! I def felt them on my drive home from my small group, last night.
We sang “Waymaker” at church Sunday and I was singing it in prayer over my mom. “Even when we can’t see Him, He’s working…Even when we can’t feel Him, He’s working. ” classic.
@Sharie!! Thank you for sharing that story. You have had a very full life so far– so cool you’ve been able to experiencing the metaphor of God’s shepherding in real time.
@Lehua– how did your conversation with your dad go?I
@Sarah D– how do you think the interview went?
@Rhonda J- how did the appointment go?
Thinking of Pam C this morning <3 May you be comforted by this Scripture this morning. We await a heavenly city, whose streams make us glad. We wait for the revelation of His bride (Revelation 21:2). Where families will be united as One body – forever His. We thank you, Jesus, who tore the veil and made us One with You!
I am a chronic striver. I fool myself into thinking that if I worry and think and work hard enough at my challenges, I can overcome them and get to the other side. But that is not the message God gives us. There’s nothing wrong with planning and hard work but when it takes the place of prayer and reliance on the Lord, it becomes futile and a sin. Oh Lord, help me to remember that I don’t have to fight so hard to succeed in a battle you’ve already won for me!
Lifting you ladies up in prayer this morning! Especially Lehua and Sarah D who God has really placed on my heart lately. I pray you both feel his presence and peace in your situations!
These song lyrics came to mind as I read through this psalm: “Though the mountains may be moved into the sea, Though the ground beneath might crumble and give way, I can hear my Father singing over me “It’s gonna be OK, it’s gonna be OK” (Into The Sea by Tasha Layton) …The Lord Almighty is with us. He is the One to run to for strength, He is our ever-present help, He is our fortress. What more do we need? I refuse to live in a state of fear and uncertainty. Yes, the world is a mess, yes we can not trust our leaders, yes there is so much corruption and injustice – BUT GOD! He is our fortress and strength. And one day, all will be made right. May we all look forward to “the blessed hope — the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ…” (Titus 2:13) May today be a good day – a day of hope, a day of praise, a day trusting and exalting our Almighty God.
I continue to pray that God will answer each and every one of your prayers, according to His will.
Happy Tuesday to you all!
The song “Shout to the Lord” came to mind as I started reading this psalm – it’s been around many years and performed by many artists – one of my favorites is the instrumental version by the late Anthony Burger.
God IS our refuge, our protector, who we can turn to, run to for safety.
KELLY (NEO) – thank you. yes, our stronghold to proclaim!
Especially love vs 10
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!
I have the hardest time with being still and listening for His voice.
SHARIE – welcome! So interesting to learn about the sheep, and reinforces my understanding of how much we need The Shepard.
LEHUA K – hope the talk went well with your dad and that he understood the importance. And your comment on the burden of the extra wool/weight we carry – so good!
MICHELLE PATIRE – continuing to pray for your family, for strength and wisdom for your mom and for you. I echo LEHUA’s prayer for your family.
CEE GEE ❤️
SHARON JERSEY GIRL – praying for Emily’s medication to get sorted out, and for her and your son to come to the Lord
DANIELLE B – good to see you
Stronghold – a place that has been fortified so as to protect it against attack.
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a place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld.
Lord, You are my Stronghold (definition 1). May I be Yours as well (definition 2)!
RHONDA J – praying your doctor visit went well
SHERIE – welcome
SHARON JERSEY GIRL – praying for Emily
SEARCHING – praying your family member’s heart will soften to the need for Jesus (and see the need for good self care)
God is always with us
Amen!
I can so relate to irrational fears that God has led me through!
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Praise and glory be to God always and forever
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“He will not let me go”; I needed to hear that.
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needed this beautiful reminder.
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Such a beautiful reminder to hold onto daily
It reminds me of the song rescue by Lauren Daigle. I’ve been seeing the song more and more in scripture and over all in my life and I feel like it speaks of my current season in life, saying I am learning from the storm and I and strong enough to go through it with God.
I feel like it just need to read this every single morning before facing the battles and fears of the day!
I love that God is not just for us, He is with us!!!
The Lord reigns over everything.
God has overcome the world.
I really noticed the plural pronouns here this time, “us”, “we”, “our”. So when the church is under attack we can cling to the Lord of Armies.
It was such a good reminder that any fears that we have don’t stand a chance against our God. He’s got us!
In my lowest point God said two words,”My child” I know he fights my battles and I pray for strength to not to be in control. He has walked ahead of us and knows our needs and future that He has planned
God will help us defend ourselves and will protect us from our enemies, personal, national or global :)
Thank you Father for fighting my battles! Thank you that in my weakness, it is Your strength that holds me upright and leads me to rest from my weariness.
Im am so happy this is what i read tonight it was very needed
Amen! Praying today for any fearful parts of my heart – would Jesus speak to them and hold them close.
O live this psalm. When my father got sick , God spoke to my heart trough this and I could rest that he is taking care of every thing with his love and power.
This is not a Psalm I am very familiar with. But it is strong and beautiful
Amen… I’m struggling with being still and this devotion is just another way that God has shown me that I need to not fear and to trust in him… “be still and know that I am God”
I needed that reminder today. I feel like I am in the midst of chaos and my mind is spinning constantly. But God is peace in the middle of chaos. He is with me, waiting for me to lean into and on Him.
Yes, God is my refuge I will not fear! You ask and it shall be given unto you, have faith don’t doubt!
The Lord of armies is watching over Ukraine!
Needed this today with everything going on in Ukraine. Knowing the lord is with us and with those fighting for their home ❤️
Lord of Armies. He is our refuge. He will be exalted.
Thank you! I needed this!
Needed this reminder today. As a new widow I have been struggling with new fears and more unknown. Grateful to God for taking care of me and the reminder that he will continue to do just that.
I needed this reminder. My sister is so far from God and has been for too long. I’m so afraid of her future. However, I need to let go of control and trust that God is taking care of her and listening to my prayers. I suppose there is the possibility that she will always run away from Him, but the reality is that He has much better access to the situation if I’m not holding it with a clenched fist.
Wonderful song to go with this!
“Into the Sea (It’s Gonna Be Okay) – Tasha Layton is a beautiful song to listen to with this devotional and in times of struggle. ❤️
I was reminded of Stand in Your Love by Josh Baldwin to go with this devotional!
God is my refuge and strength. This is my constant.
God is Love! He WILL never leave us!
He is with me even when I don’t feel it, he will guide me when I feel lost in the chaos of the world.
Amen !
Thank you Jesus!
Love this reminder!
He is with us!
He is my protector and my father, we will save me from harm and i will not fear for he lives in me
This reminds me that I have a Defender of my heart. He is here, right now, fighting off the enemies of my soul. What a strengthening feeling.
He is with me!!
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I feel challenged to sit with God in the stillness, aware of how unsettled I feel while also recognizing that God is with me and holds all of my emotions with me. I am not alone.
I feel challenged to sit with God in the stillness, aware of how unsettled I feel while also recognizing that God is with me and holds all of my emotions with me. I am not alone a
Sitting with Godwin the stillness, aware of how I feel while also recognizing that God is with me no matter
Love this Psalm
I see God’s promises to me through this Devo. Praising God, the Lord of Armies! He is my refuge and strength, my help in trouble, my Protector and most of all… My Loving Abba Father.
Love this and desperately needed it
This was the perfect message for me this morning. My husband,
God is greater
Love the part about him caring for our weary soul too. He’s strong but He’s so compassionate.
God is my protector. I need to remember that always.
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With a God like this on our side-our fears don’t stand a chance! Love this part of the devotional.
God is our protector and our stronghold. I am grateful for his covering and protection…… God mad the ultimate sacrifice, I am worthy of his love and I must never give up or quit…..
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The armies of this world are great, but I often forget that HE IS GREATER!
God is our strength
The protection of god is all I need to stay secure
There is a river.
What a comfort to know that God had a plan for my provision! He stands in the gap for me when there is so much circumstance up against. When I’m out of resource good will provide.
❤️very comforting to know that God is always with us and protecting us
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I have psalms 46:10 written on a sign in my bathroom but I haven’t ever really read the whole psalm. Verse 4 and 5 I need this am. I am the river and I need him this morning.❤️
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Amen!
What a beautiful reminder for the start of my day! ❤️
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God is above and in all things!
Peace in the midst of chaos
Amen!
God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
Lord, thank you being with me as YOU extinguish my fears and worries. Guard me and guide me so that I can be more like You.
So good!
Amen!
The lord of armies is with us!
In the midst of such a chaotic world, its always such a good reminder that God fights for us.
This is so comforting. I’ve been struggling a lot with a phobia of death, not so much my own but my family’s. I think it comes out of this innate need to keep everybody around me safe. I love being reminded that that’s not a burden I have to bear: God will take care of them for me.
Needed this reminder that God is in control of everything. I struggle so much with anxanxie, but it’s comforting to be reminded of God’s power through all things.
Fears tend to flee when you meet eyes when the One who gives you strength!!
GOD is our refuge. Therefore we will not fear. I am not my own refuge. GOD is my help. I do not have to do it on my own. The God of armies is helping me every step of the way.
This helped me. Thank you.
Hi Andrea. Your comment felt oddly similar to our situation. We left a current church because we felt God calling us to plant. We had started assembling a team for this plant and we even moved our family into a small downtown apartment to show good faith. Everything fell through and everyone on our team backed out. We were devastated, heartbroken, and beyond hurt. I watched my husband, who has only worked in ministry, spiral as he struggled to find any job to provide for us. No one would hire a pastor with no other experience. It was the lowest point of for both us. We are nearly 10 years out and although our stories won’t be the same outcome, I can say with confidence that God never left our side (even though it felt he was no where to be found). We still don’t understand what happened but success doesn’t always = God, just as “failing” doesn’t always = the absence of God. Staying simple in my understanding of God has helped me so much. Reminding myself that even if I have nothing of value on this earth, that God is still good. My family is still valued but Him. My requirement for heaven isn’t dependent on how successful my life on earth is. I will pray for you and your family. The Psalms are a good place to find rest. :) That’s my biggest piece of advice. Rest. Find rest in Jesus and let him heal your wounds. The peace that your experience from that healing is life changing.
Hi!!I would continue if not start to pray about the situation and talk to God. His timing is perfect, never late but never early. He has a plan for your beautiful family and though you might be in a season of waiting, God is always going to be there for you. Praying for you guys, I hope this helped:))❤️
Ignore this comment I meant to reply to soemone haha
Love love this. So true
The God of armies is with us
What do you do when you feel like God is NOT on your side? In 2014, my husband and I (and our 4 kids) felt God calling us to plant a church in Denver. We did every thing He asked of us, and two years ago, because it hadn’t grown by the standards set by our “investors “, we had to close the doors for good. Since then, we’ve lost everything, our home, our financial security…we literally have nothing left. My husband, who was in full time ministry for 25 years, has suddenly been deemed unworthy of working in ministry. He was unable to find a job doing anything, church or otherwise, for 18 months. I keep reading that God is for us and wants the best for us, but I don’t see it. What do I do?
Praying right now for you Andrea, and your family. May trust and hope be restored and I aak that God will be your Provider in this most challenging time.
I will be praying for you and your friend.❤️
“I know who goes before me. I know who stands beside. The God of Angel Armies, is always by my side” (Chris Tomlin- Whom Shall I Fear)
We have a close friend who is in the hospital with pretty severe injuries and we’ve all been afraid and praying. This message brought comfort this morning.
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I will not let the army of heartbreak and anger win against me…Amen❤️
I love the buildup of natural disasters, scary and all. And then BOOM, there is a River— it’s so calm and full of god. I love how that eases my soul when I read it :)
Praying for you and your family Erica.
Even in the fiercest battle. I never understood what it meant to fear God when i was a little girl, but now as i learn about his power, having the fear of God is a comfort and protection to my heart!
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The Lord of armies/hosts is with us at all times. Ready for battle. So we must also pray the full armor, especially when we feel weak ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss and heartbreak. My heart breaks for you. I will absolutely be praying for you and know that God is right beside you and will never leave you.
I know he is a MIGHTY God. Please pray for me if you can.
My grandmother passed yesterday and she was the strongest woman I know. She was a prayer warrior. She was one of the closest people I knew to God. I miss her. I feel like the spirit of discernment is around me – I’m doubting God’s ability without meaning to. I catch myself slipping into thoughts when I
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This is what we need to be reminded of daily as the world around us is falling apart. The truth we cling to and stand on.
God thank you for offering us peace like no other! Thank you for being our calm in the chaos
Thank you for always being my strong hold.
Calm in the crazy
It’s such a blessing to be reminded that the God of armies is with us, bringing calm despite so much fear and uncertainty right now
‘An ever present help in trouble’
So Comforting
Love the part of Him being the calm in total chaos. Very applicable right now in this world.
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My thoughts turn to this- God is my refuge, our strength. What a strange year 2020 has been.
In all the chaos…with so much swirling around right now during this election season in the U.S. –
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I so needed to be reminded of this.
“psalm 46” by Shane and Shane is this passage put to music and it is so beautiful!!
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He will not leave nor forsake us!! He is our stronghold!!
This is something I need to constantly be reminded of. Fear seems impossible to overcome, but our god is lord of the armies & is always fighting a spiritual battle for us.
This is a great message to me. Such an encouragement ❤️
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The Lord of Armies with me, always and therefore whom or what should I fear?! Nothing and no one.
Such a great encouragement. That God is in control. We have no need to fear. No matter what is going on in our personal life, our country and world. One day the LORD will return and command all the chaos to BE STILL
In all the chaos , this message brings me so much hope for the future ! God will give me peace .
Fear…it can stop us from all God has for us in this life. We MUST make God our refuge and strength. He is our help in all trouble. So we must not fear or when we do, we must take courage in Him and continue to do what we KNOW we should be doing.
I fell behind in my scripture study for a little while, but I think that I was meant to read this today. I was prompted as soon as I started to read this with my little sister who is 9. She is struggling right now because the day after she started school this year (in these crazy times), our grandpa passed away. He had just gotten over COVID-19, and so we all felt as though he made it through. She took this really hard; and I wanted her to know that God always stands with her and he is always there to guide us through. I don’t live with her anymore so I made sure to text my mom and ask her to share it with her and my message when they do their scripture study in the morning before school.
I love that the second verse starts with therefore, reminding us that in the first verse we have our reason not to be afraid.
This message brings me so much peace. I have been so stressed and scared of uncertainties and the future. But I believe that God is with me and he will grant me peace! Amen!
Amen, he is with us and he shall not forsake us !
This is a very good message this morning. Showing that during these times of uncertainties in this world and a pandemic going around. This shows us that our God is in control. Even when we dont feel like he is, he is always being the waymaker and promise keeper behind the scenes. He is the king of kings.
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This psalm just soothes my soul. Especially verse 2. I could just repeat that all day long. Good one to memorize.
i’m moving from IL to VA for school so honestly this is so relieving
You’ve got this!! Good luck in school!!
Loved reading this Psalm. Been desperate to unload my anxiety. This has cleansed my ❤️
I have gotten so lost in my walk with God the last few week due to a lot of really stressful things happening with my family and friends and I have not done a devotional in a while and I come back to this devotional it was amazing and helped me come to peace with a lot of stuff
I loved hearing this devotional today. I really do fear what is happening and what is going to come, but I know that we have a lord who has ARMIES and we will be ok with him on our side
I love that God doesn’t give us a litany of things to do in order to calm our fears or relax- he simply says “Be still and know that I am God”. What a relief! This isn’t some self help book that puts it all on our shoulders to help ourselves, it’s a reminder that the all-knowing God of the universe has a plan and he cares for us. He is so good.
Psalms is definitely my go to for calming myself. I struggle with fear just like they mentioned in their story. When I feel overcome with fear I will read psalm
In this time of COVID-19 I think this Psalm’s is a beautiful reminder that we are not alone.
He is!!! I loved the pointing out of the three ways of God’s power shown. Wow.
I love the song that says, “My fear doesn’t stand a chance when I stand in Your love.” Our fears are nothing compared to God’s power and love. He tells us simply, “Be still.”
God will always be here for us !
It give me comfort to be god is my protection and shield ❤️
God is our protecter
Oh man with the scary world in which we inhabit, this psalm is a soothing balm. It’s been a rough few days in the states, but Good is a Good off angel armies and he is my mighty fortress.
So reassuring that God is our refuge and protecter when we are struggling through hard times.
This devotion is so perfect for what Im going through, both as a citizen under COVID quarantaine, and as (almost) young adult about to start a new life. Thank you for sharing!
God will always protect us
So perfect in these days we are living ✝️
Amen ❤️
Struggling with infertility, this passage spoke to me. The Lord is helping me with this battle!
Amen!
This is the perfect topic because I always find myself fearing and worrying about the unknown. I am reminded that God is protecting me and helping me fight these battles along the way.
I will each day choose to dive into that river. And be still.
wow… i so often forget who God is and His character… He is so strong… so loving… so fearless … thankful for my God of armies.
I am reminded that God is all powerful! So often in our world, the opposing sides are depicted as an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. God and the devil are NOT equal in power. The devil must ask God’s permission before acting in our lives. Praise God! We are on the winning side of this battle.❤️
Thankful God protects us and holds us even when the enemy attacks or waves of fear come flooding in. We do not have to fear we can trust Him and run to Him as our refuge. Praise God we don’t have to live in fear!!!
The way the psalmist lists out verse 6 is so powerful- “ Nations rage, kingdoms topple;
the earth melts when he lifts his voice.” Looking back on the OT, I remember that nations raged against nations and were combined into kingdoms that we to war and were toppled by larger kingdoms… but amongst this chaos and struggle for power, God is the one who is ultimately powerful. What is a kingdom in comparison to the whole earth?
This is a very encouraging message. Especially considering what is going on in the world as we speak. God is in control! Even when it might not seem like it, he is working behind the scenes.
Such a timely message – and an even better one to read on Monday morning!
such a great reminder to have!
This is such an astonishing reminder!
Whatever fear that we may have
Whatever doubt that we may have
This are nothing compared to the power of God. We shall not fear for The Lord of Armies is With Us. Whatever that is troubling us, the only thing that can calm our soul is to talk to our God and surrender all of our worries and doubt and fear to him and finally when we surrender we can be still because we know that he is our God. Our saviour ❤️
Thankful for this message ♥️
What an appropriate Word for this time in our lives!
During this time, it is so reassuring to know that He is with us every step of the way!
The Lord of Armies is with US! So beautiful that this is the God we serve!
What an amazing reminder! That he fights for us and he is our God against armies- literally and figuratively!!!
He is our Rock and firm foundation!
What a comfort to know he is not going to leave me. He is ultimately in control and He is good.
Feels so timely to be reminded of this in the midst of a pandemic.
I was just thinking this exact thought! Praise God for His just & timely reminders when we need them most!
We will not be shaken!! With God in our side, nothing formed against us stands a chance.
God is our refuge; “we will jot be moved, when the earth gives way; for the risen One has overcome.” Even when we fear and wander, the Lord our God remains, a constant help and fortress to His children
God is our refuge; “we will jot be moved, when the earth gives way; for the risen One has overcome.” Even when we fear and wander, the Lord our God remains, a constant help and fortress to His children.
[soph ladies] i am reminded in times of anxiety that God knows every day of my life and He is with me each day. my feelings waver, but God’s control is constant. something to think about: how has God been there for you when you were feeling anxious or fearful?
that’s so good, lauren! i’m just reminded that God is in control and that He is with me through it all. and that i can go to God just as i am—with all my anxieties, worries, fears, everything.
I love this reminder. Perfect for the current times
A beautiful reminder for me! So much anxiety about this time in life but God is in control and has not left my side! ❤️
God, the Creator of the universe, is with us’
I counted over 11 actions by God and only 1 for believers/ just to be still and KNOW… such a comfort
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This psalm is perfect to calm our hearts in the midst of a pandemic, a battle against an invisible enemy. God is bigger than anything and loves us deeply.
You take what the enemy meant for evil, and you turn it for good
For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and love and a sound mind
I love that Gods word always stands and will NEVER fail his people. It is a perfect reminder that in this National health Crisis we have a promise that Gods protection is upon on. As believers we don’t have to fear, He is with us. May we all be encouraged through this time and encourage others and share hope (while social distancing of course lol) I pray Lord that we can be a light to our families and those who are scared and hurting right now. May we continue to lift our World up in prayer and remind us to pray for the people we know who are feeling scared right now. Would you feel us ALL with your peace and hope through this uncertain time.
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A perfect passage and message for this troubling time. Not only in the world of healthcare, but also in the lives and faith of our churches around the world. With their closures, our brothers and sisters in Christ need to be reminded about Our Lord of Armies and His Protection against everything around us. Let us not falter in our faith and trust in Him during these uncertain times.
Too true.
I could absolutely cry with the way this day’s study connects with the Lent study ongoing and with the walkthrough of the entire Bible my small group is doing. I got to teach on the beginning of Judah’s exile last Sunday, our last meeting for awhile until it’s safe to meet in person again. I’ve felt so much anxiety and fear through this time but God is consistently reminding me, all of us really, that He is in control in every situation. No war, disease, or hardship can keep us from Him.
I’m so grateful to have this hope, this prayer, this promise in this season. Thank you Lord that we can give our anxiety over to you and be still in your presence. Thank you for your might and your light in these trying times. We love you.
Even when there is no hope, there is still Hope, because the LORD of armies is our Creator, Defender, Healer, Comforter.
It’s so heart warming to know that I can talk to God as if he’s my own dad. In fact he is my dad, he’s my Heavenly Father! He cares about even the smallest fears of mine and he provides me with the ultimate comfort by letting me know he’s got this. I don’t need to be afraid to live my life because God have me life and he gave it to me abundantly! He doesn’t want me to live in fear of the unknown he wants me to walk with confidence in knowing I put my faith in a worthy and steadfast God. That’s true love and there’s nothing in this world that can replace it!!
This Psalm is so needed for the uncertainty we are facing today. It calms your spirit and dealt of fear that is out in the world. It reassures you that God is and always will be in Control of all.
Reading this today couldn’t be more timely. God keeps bringing me back to this Psalm, with good reason. Because God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, I will not fear, though Covid19 ravages the earth. He is in control. ❤️
My thoughts exactly!
God keeps bringing me back to this Psalm too! I have not been spending much time in the Word recently, but the two psalms I did read were Psalm 23 and 46. Of course they are the passages for the first two days of this study! Such a beautiful reminder that God is listening and sees even the smallest of our efforts. He is so present during this uncertain time of COVID-19.
Loving this plan so far. I have not been spending much time in the Word recently, but the two psalms I did read were Psalm 23 and 46. Of course they are the passages for the first two days of this study! Such a beautiful reminder that God is listening and sees even the smallest of our efforts. He is so present during this uncertain time of COVID-19.
Thank you Lord for your love and your constant protection! You said you would be with us now until the end of the world. No fear necessary, Amen!
Pertinent today…we will not fear the earth gives way…
God is our refuge and our strength even in a time of worry and sadness across the globe we can be sure that our God will protect us and care for us.
As long as we believe in HIM and keep on seeking friendship with him HE will be our fortress, our stronghold. I love this psalm as it teaches us to stay by HIS side so that we won’t fall for the Evil ruling the world, these days. Keep on trusting and seeking HIM.
What a great read for today. Please God for the scriptures and praise God that he is the Lord of hosts. I am currently sick and have many sick children. To see the look of my face and have been to experience the witness their sicknesses It’s so heartbreaking. But thankfully we have a God who is good. God is girding and guiding
let go and let God.
We will not fear, though the earth gives away ✨
Amen. ✨
in God I find Peace!
Man this is such an amazing devotional! Can’t wait to see what lesson they have planned for me for tomorrow!
“He is strong. He is good and He will not let me go.”
Though the earth gives way……. you are a PRESENT help in the time of trouble. There is so much to be found in his Word. So much life, and comfort and peace. So much to learn and discover and behold. So much love. So much grace.
Ugh I love this comment!!!!❤️
My mom is battling rectal cancer and we are going through a rough time right now. This is what I needed today
Praying for you and your family
Lord of Armies- I LOVE that name of God. He has power to calm any fear and protect us!
“I will be exalted among the Nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Definition of Exalted:
1. Placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
2. In a state of extreme happiness; elated, jubilant.
Wow! Sisters, our Lord God is both! And in turn, creates both definitions in our lives! God is so good!
He is my very present help in time of need.
Amen❤️
God is our protector and defender even when our own fear is crippling. He is my Prince of Peace. ❤️
with everything going on in the world, we all needed this!
This couldn’t have been any more perfect as the plan I had for this year and my future has turned out to not work and now I’m in a panic. But reading this reminded me of who God is and how much he is for me!
So much comfort in this reading. Sometimes we forget that God has got us and we have to trust him.
10“Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
Hard to focus today, but so much comfort in that passage.
I don’t understand why I say these words and believe them but still get so afraid. I know He is my strength and refuge but I keep letting those feelings overcome me. Please Lord, help live more trusting in You!!!
So comforting❤
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Such comfort in times of chaos and fear.
For someone who is always trying to stay in control, this Psalm reminds me to breathe and know He is God. He is in control and He will take care of me.
I needed that…
We don’t have fear, God is in control and is with us in everything!
Lord, thank you for being my refuge and my strength. For hearing my prayers. For blessing us in ways we do not deserve but are oh so very grateful for. Lord, thank you for this beautiful life!!! Thank you for remaining by my side, through it all. Immanuel— God with us.
One of my favorite Psalms, which I memorized awhile ago. I love the juxtaposition between the Lord of Armies bringing desolation to the world & us needing to be still & know He is God. In the midst of crazy circumstances in our world, one filled with sin, we can trust that God is God and He is fighting for us.
This is something I happen to forget on a daily basis. Something that I need to work on. God is with us protecting us and leading us when we are at are worst times. No matter the problem he will always be with me.
Having a constant reminder that the Lord is our center, he is our protection, he is fighting for us everyday is very comforting. He is fighting against our fears, troubles and pain. He always prevails.
So true! He is a source is peace and I need to remember this all the days of my life. When I am scared, I will put my trust in Him, He will never leave me.
I needed this today. God is bigger than our fears! Something Satan would love for us to forget, but we can’t forget!
I don’t take compliments or happiness even very well. I’ve been in a season where God has blessed me and my husband beyond measure. I’ve almost been letting fear convince me to just wait for the bad. Today, in praying this Psalm, I am having faith that even if the blessings cease or times get more difficult, God is with us, and if this season of joy continues, God is with us. I will exalt him regardless!
10“Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
Thankful that He is a very present help when we are drawn to fear we can know he is our help and strength. The God who created me and everything is our strength…what then shall we fear?
If God is with me, what can stand against me? Nothing
Amen. God is in control. Let us not be blinded by our fears. Though our fear may look bigger than it seems. God is still greater than our fears. Be still and let him take charge.
I relate to this so much because I often times forget to let God fight my battles. I always catch myself trying to solve certain situations in my life, when I should be praying to God asking him to fight this for me. “Be still and know that I am God” definitely is going to stick with me from now on!
I loves and relate so much to this. I didn’t use to think about a fire getting me i have always had nightmares about someone breaking in at night. I am terrified to be alone.. I can do it but I definitely don’t sleep well at all. This has always been a huge struggle for me. I’m 23 and still I think about it anytime my husband isn’t here. I just always pray protection over our house in those times. I still have a lot to work on.
I love that no matter what he is our constant friend and fights for us daily! ❤️
I love the concept of God being a refuge for us. No matter what is going on within us, around us, or around the world, we know who wins the war.
‘Be still and know that I am God’ ♥️
“God is in the midst of her, she will not falter.” love that translation!
Praise God! He came to heal and deliver and set us free!
“He is strong, He is good. Even in the toughest battles.” Amen. Praise be to God.
A much needed reminder that “even in the hardest battles” he will never leave us. As an OCD sufferer, I have a constant battle in my mind. This Psalm was written in my journal a year ago during an exhausting flare up. I love to be reminded of what he has already lead me through and he will do it again!
My favorite verse is the passage is 5 “God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns”. I know this verse is not speaking exactly of a woman, but every time I read it the pronoun “her” and “she” cements into my mind that God truly is speaking to me as a women. He is within me, he won’t let me fall. He will help me in is His good time.
Thank you for this reminder that God is our protector. Having severe anxiety makes us forget that God is in control.
Such a great reminder that God is in control and always with us
I love the reminder to be still and know that He is God, even in (and especially in) the chaos that is described. We can trust His power even when everything around us is falling apart.
It reminded me that God is so powerful in a way we cannot imagine! But powerful…and to think that he defends us!! It is will wild that I forget that such powerful God fight for me and is with me. I need this reminder so much.
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So much truth for me this morning. I’m in my first pregnancy and it’s been amazing but there might be issues with the baby. It’s easy to be consumed with the thought of what if and let fear control this time and keep me from believing the lord is able. Praying today I can rest in this space knowing he is king over all and protects us against everything.
Amen!
Thank you for your reminder that we can be sure God is strong in us, and around us. It led me to pull out my grandmother’s old hymnal and sing A Mighty Fortress Is Our God by Martin Luther. Verse 2 fits well with this morning’s study:
Did we in our own strength confide,
Our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side,
The Man of God’s own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabaoth is His name,
From age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
Trusting Jesus to fight my battles today.
Love this!
Wow, wow, wow! I literally just listened to a sermon about that verse yesterday. Thank you Martha for sharing. A timely remember again and again to stop striving and let God fight. Father help me to stop striving. To fully see you as the Lord of armies in my life. Despite how I feel, I know you are fighting my battles and you have already won the war
Great hymn that pairs perfectly with this psalm! I love the last line…HE must win the battle! Be blessed! ❤️
It’s so amazing what a few strong words from His word can do. You often forget about the army that stands behind us every single moment. Our flesh may fail. But He is the strength of our heart and our portion forever.
Just don’t forget the following words:
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
He is creator of all and will reign.
Psalm 46:10 was powerful for me today. I’ve been feeling as though I have been at war lately and this was a great reminder that He has it all handled. I need to be still and let Him work. Thank you for this Word today. I needed it.
Wow, how grateful I am to serve a God that is with me in the moments of chaos AND the moments of calm.
And the fact that He gently reminds me, in the moments of chaos, that He is with me.
Amen
Today I felt a lot of growing pains in acclimating to my new country. Today was really hard but when I told God all my emotions and asked for wisdom and guidance. This was such a confirmation to what I learned today. He will always be with me in EVERY battle I face. No matter how “small” it is.
He is a refuge for my weary soul! Yes! Amen
It never fails that whatever section of God’s word I read on any given day it is timely and applicable to what’s going on! So thankful for our powerful God!
The battle is the Lords. Fear not I Am With you.
I needed this so much today! I’m facing a lot of uncertainty with my fertility as I’m having pain. I’m heading to the doctor later today to see what is going on. My husband and I have been praying that it’s not anything serious. This reading was spot on!
My friend is going through the same thing. I forwarded your post to her to encourage her that you’re also walking this journey. You are not alone!
He will not let me go, even in the fiercest battle! My fears don’t stand a chance! Needed this today!
I needed this today. He is with me , even in the fiercest battle…even when I don’t feel like He is because He is bigger than feelings.
A helper that is always found! There is so much in this Psalm but for some reason, those are the words I am drawn to and thankful the most!
Be still and know that i am God, really uplifting
God is God and I am not. A great reminder for today… to relinquish control and find rest in his refuge; in his perfect will.
I love the description of God as our “very present help” in trouble. He sees, he cares, and he goes with us. He stands with us in the fire. My favorite of Jesus’ names is Immanuel, “God with us.” He became one of us and dwelt among us in order to save us from our sins and make a way for us to be with him in eternity!
This was a perfect reading for my day today. We live in Hong Kong. Currently, our city is in the midst of complete chaos and unrest. I have found myself anxious, and fearful of the future when I do not lean into the Lord and His truths. This was so helpful for my heart today.
Praying this evening for you and your city/nation.
Dear Amanda, I am joining in prayer for you and your city as well.
I’m trying to stop planning everything, every moment of my life, and just letting His plan unfold
God will not let me go, even in the fiercest of battles. Amen!!! What a morning.
AFLINT, this sometimes happens to me. If you tap out of it and try again, it usually pulls up the second time. Good luck
Learning to let go of my fears and letting God take control.
Little by little, I am getting better at Letting Go and Letting God. I know He is always with me, no matter the circumstances. In times of joy, in times of sadness, in times of anger— He is there. It is His will, not my own.
Oh how we need this in today’s world. With our fears to be perfect; and as women to be able to do everything. We fear not being accepted or being loved or just being. But this verse reminds us to just be and let GOD take over. GOD is good.
Chaos seems to characterize my life on so many levels these days. Chaos in my personal/professional life, chaos in my family, chaos in the ministry that I have so long been a part of, watching a friend struggle through national chaos in Bolivia with her family. It seems like chaos is everywhere!! How comforting it is to remember that “God is our refuge and our strength, an ever present help in times of trouble” ❤️❤️❤️
I’ve been doing a lot of strength training lately, almost as if trying to prove something to someone…trying to exude strength, because I’m secretly feeling weak or inadequate. What I realize now is that God gives me true strength. He is here to fight for me and with me!
Natural calamities. Chaotic nations. Wars and rumors of wars.
Fears from without. And fears from within.
Fear of losses: health, job, children, status, home.
What comforts us when life presses hard, when fear rises up and thoughts run rampant?
BE STILL. KNOW that God is yet sovereign and He is here along us. He is our fortress, our strong tower, our deliverer, our defender, our savior. He is in control. Always.
Be still and lean in to Him.
Read His word. Believe the Truth.
This has been one of my favorite psalms since college, and I’ve read it so much I memorized it. I loved the reminder of how God is the Lord of Armies, and his power is unmatched- a power we have access to as His children.
I so needed this today when I’m feeling overwhelmed by being a new mom and things aren’t going the way I would like them to go. I am reminded that I am not in control, the Lord is.
I struggle through motherhood with this too!
I’m glad others can relate to this struggle:)
Praying for you Jennifer- I too struggled with being a new mum, it was so much harder than I ever anticipated and I struggled with post natal depression which meant I felt robbed of those first few months – today’s media makes you feel like you SHOULD be feeling all rainbows and unicorns, but in reality it was mostly dark and cloudy.
My daughter is now 2 and I’m pregnant with our second, and I can tell you that that was one of the hardest times of my life, but that the Lord has been so so gracious- he was walking alongside me, drew me close to him, and I am now able to use that experience to help other ladies. Nothing we go through is wasted in his hands. Just lean on him, know that he loves you, and that this child has been chosen perfectly for YOU. Every hair on its head known and designed to be your child.
Put aside everything you think motherhood SHOULD be, and just walk with him. This season will get easier.
I like the verse that says “ Be still and know that I am God”. This verse is a call to action. God states “ be still” because the only way we can know Him is to be spend quiet moments in mediation and prayer. I’m going to challenge myself to be more still today.
What a much needed reminder of God’s presence and His almighty power. In our area in Australia we are In severe drought and now our property is threatened by bushfires. I have been wondering where is God, why hasn’t He answered our many prayers for relief. I don’t know why He hasn’t brought the rains to ease the drought, but Psalms like this remind me that in the midst of the pain and suffering He is still here, God is powerful and He can and He will bring relief in His perfect timing.
Please pray for our region, many people are suffering and are in great danger with the fires. Many people are angry at God or doubt His existance, pray that He will reveal Himself to people in supernatural ways and that I may be able to be a witness to people who need to hear of God’s love for them
Hi Jo, thank you so much for your honest reflection and encouragement. I’m also from Australia, and although I’m not being personally affected by the drought and bushfires where I live, I’ve been praying a lot, and especially these last few days, for all those who are suffering from the extreme weather and experiencing fear and loss. I’ve been praying that God would bring an end to the drought and fires, but that he would also work through these disasters for good by revealing himself to people and turning their hearts to him. I can’t really imagine what you and others are going through but I’ll be praying that He continues to protect and comfort you, and use you as a witness for Christ to those around you.
Praying for you and the situation in Australia. So hard.
The reading today is so timely after observing Remembrance Day yesterday. It is a great balm to my soul to be reminded that He is a present help in trouble, though the earth may crumble and the nations are in chaos. He is constant and in control.
Amen! Hallelujah to the Name that is above EVERY name! Thank you for the great reminder that is wrapped in this verse. I am so grateful that our God is always fighting for us and that he greater than all, even our internal fears!
Thankful for a God who is in control!
So needed this today.
This will always be my very favorite Psalm. I find it in front of me in my most chaotic moments.
I love verse 1 “ 1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” A VERY present help. What a beautiful reminder. He is very present in my life. He is very present through my suffering. He is very present through my anxiety. He is very present through my depression. He is very present through my need. Hallelujah I have such an amazing God!
Praise the Lord!! I also took note of that
Just what I needed! Amen!
This Psalm is such a great reminder of God’s power and strength. I love that he silences their chaos. I needed to be reminded of that today. Reminded to be still and sit in God’s presence because he is with me and he is my fortress.
Dont know if this glitch is from the post but the bible verse does not open for me today or yesterday…
My favorite verses from Psalm 46 are 5-6: God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
This helps me remember that in the hardest of times, God is always with me and will always help. I am not alone.
There is so much to hold on to in this Psalm ; so much truth to bring us reassurance and comfort–
The LORD of hosts is with us;
The GOD of Jacob is our refuge.
Chris Tomlin has such a great interpretation of this Psalm and I often find myself singing at the top of my lungs (when only my dog and I can hear me) in agreement to this awesome TRUTH:
“I know who goes before me;
I know who stands behind;
The GOD of The LORD of Armies is by my side…”
Such a good reminder that God beings peace into the chaos and where the future brings uncertainty for us, he has never lost control of it
What came to mind this morning was two things. “The battle belongs to the Lord.” And “be still.” The Lord is already fighting my battles. I need not to fear. Yep, I am weak, but I know He is with me. I need to be still knowing he’s fighting this battle for me. Since I got up earlier than normal I have a little extra time here and will be praying for all you my sisters here at she reads truth please know that I love you all!
This psalm is a great reminder of Gods powerfulness. He has the ability to do things we can’t even imagine, all we have to do is trust and believe in him.
Most often, the battle I fight is with my thoughts and emotions. The LORD consistently speaks to me through the Psalms in these times, reminding me once again in His great grace and patience that He is fighting my battles when I surrender myself to Him. Praise the Lord, for He is our refuge and fortress!
“Be still” and “know”. So often in life’s chaos I have to squash the anxiety by reminding myself of this verse, and turning my worry over to my Lord & Savior. It is a comfort and an assurance when I stop, and prayerfully turn it over. I have cast more than my fair share of anxiety and fear into His capable hands.
Wishing you all a great day!
I enjoy reading this Psalm! We memorized it as a church last summer. Again, Shane and Shane have a great version to listen to
p.s. I’m not sure how to let you all know that this devotional is showing up under Kings rather than Psalms of Rest…
Thank you for mentioning the Shane and Shane song! I looked it up and have been worshipping with it for the last little bit. What a blessing!