God Is With Us

 God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

 So we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken and mountains fall into the ocean depths;

 even if the seas roar and rage, and the hills are shaken by the violence.

 There is a river that brings joy to the city of God, to the sacred house of the Most High.

 God is in that city, and it will never be destroyed; at early dawn he will come to its aid.

 Nations are terrified, kingdoms are shaken; God thunders, and the earth dissolves.

 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

 Come and see what the Lord has done. See what amazing things he has done on earth.

 He stops wars all over the world; he breaks bows, destroys spears, and sets shields on fire.

 “Stop fighting,” he says, “and know that I am God, supreme among the nations, supreme over the world.”

 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

(Psalm 46, Good News Translation)

I’ve shared Psalm 46:10 many times – “Be still and know that I am God.” In fact, I say that verse in my head sometimes to help me get to sleep at night. I should remember to say it when I’m stressed out during the day as well.

But isn’t the entire chapter great? I should memorize the whole thing. And once again, it is so true to the times we are living in. No matter what happens, we can never forget that God has got it covered.

Thank You, LORD, Father in Heaven, for being with us at all times, even when we stumble and fall, even when we mess things up. Amen.