The refuge of God and his strength facing fear and life's troubles alone.

READ:  Psalms 46

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. – Psalms 9:9

 Good Morning! 

Life is full of challenges and struggles, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed and fearful when facing troubles. We often try to face these moments on our own, relying on our strengths and abilities. But what if I told you that there is a refuge, a safe haven, where you can find strength and solace in the midst of life's storms? That refuge is God.

In the book of Psalms, we are reminded that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). It's easy to forget this truth when we are facing difficult situations. We may feel like we are carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders, and we have no one to turn to. But God is always there, waiting for us to turn to Him and place our faith, hope, and trust in Him.

David, the author of many of the Psalms, understood this truth. He faced many trials and tribulations throughout his life, but he always turned to God for refuge and strength. In Psalm 46, David reminds us never to fear even when the earth is removed, and mountains are carried into the sea. This may seem like an impossible situation, but David's message is clear - when we place our trust in God, we have nothing to fear.

However, it's not always easy to trust in God when we are facing fear and troubles. We may say we trust Him, but when it comes down to it, do our actions truly reflect our words? Especially when we are faced with a situation that shakes us to the core. Like the three Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace.

Our faith has to be strong just as Abraham’s faith. Through every situation and encounter, Abraham had to learn to trust God at his word.  It was not overnight that this unwavering faith developed it took years. But as you read the trials of Abraham you see when he reached the mountain top of faith it did not waver.  He knew that God would provide, and he did not have to sacrifice his son.

Faith requires us to truly believe in God's power and goodness. We must remind ourselves that he is all-knowing and all-powerful, and nothing is impossible for him. When we put our faith in God, we release our worries and fears by putting our trust into his hands, even if we can't see it at that moment.

It's important to remember that trusting in God does not mean that we won't face struggles or pain in our lives. However, it does mean that we have a loving and powerful refuge to turn to when we need it most.  The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

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