Psalm 46:1-1-5, 10
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
Be still, and know that I am God...
I awoke this morning (really, really early) to the winds roaring like a lion, moaning almost in surges like the waves of the sea. My mind began to race, troubling thoughts pounding into me. A Psalm came to my mind immediately. A dear friend, many years ago had written a song from that Psalm & its tune was running through my head as I laid awake, unable to return to my peaceful sleep. Those words went like this...
My God, You're my refuge.
Lord, You're my Shield
When my heart is troubled
Your hand steadies me.
And though the mountains may fall to the sea
Your Spirit is living in me
When the seas surge with foam and the hills quake and moan
I'll be still and say You are my God.
I nestled in front of the woodstove with the Word of God & the Balm of Gilead soothed me. I am reminded through my blessed appointment with my Shielding, Refuge of a father that
"God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early."
I am still & I know that He is my God.
Free & all for Him,
Martha
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