Someone has aptly summarized it in saying, "the only thing certain in life is change". Life is seasonal; marked by times of loss and gain, joy and grief. But, more certain than life's changes is the constant that God is there, and is our strength and help.
"God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea" (Psalm 46:1-2)
We live in a world rocked by change. The daily news brings information of some new tragedy or setback. In fact, the news industry would not have a job were it not for change. But, the truest reality is not change, but the God who does not change, and Who is our strength amidst troubling changes. Not even cataclysmic natural upheaval is cause for fear for those who trust in the LORD.
Troubling circumstances often bring troubling thoughts. Who hasn't had at least one sleepless night when trouble preoccupies our minds? But, the God Who is our refuge and strength urges us to "Cease striving and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). If our focus is on our trouble, we will only be troubled further. But, if we make the mental choice to "cease striving" within ourselves, we uniquely have the opportunity to know the presence and reality of our Creator.
The Psalmist reminds us of God's ultimate triumph: "I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46:10) Though evil and trouble appear to triumph today, our Father will ultimately prevail. And, we who are His will share in the inevitable victory.
Ours is anything by a trouble-free existence. You need not be reminded of your anxiety-producing circumstances. But, lift your eyes above present circumstances. and see the greater reality of the big picture of God's "present help" and coming victory. The kingdom of God is coming; and in part now is. Nothing will prevent or deter that which God has decreed. And, nothing and no one will triumph over those who are His.
Live confidently and victoriously amidst life's changing circumstances today.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2012
"God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea" (Psalm 46:1-2)
We live in a world rocked by change. The daily news brings information of some new tragedy or setback. In fact, the news industry would not have a job were it not for change. But, the truest reality is not change, but the God who does not change, and Who is our strength amidst troubling changes. Not even cataclysmic natural upheaval is cause for fear for those who trust in the LORD.
Troubling circumstances often bring troubling thoughts. Who hasn't had at least one sleepless night when trouble preoccupies our minds? But, the God Who is our refuge and strength urges us to "Cease striving and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). If our focus is on our trouble, we will only be troubled further. But, if we make the mental choice to "cease striving" within ourselves, we uniquely have the opportunity to know the presence and reality of our Creator.
The Psalmist reminds us of God's ultimate triumph: "I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46:10) Though evil and trouble appear to triumph today, our Father will ultimately prevail. And, we who are His will share in the inevitable victory.
Ours is anything by a trouble-free existence. You need not be reminded of your anxiety-producing circumstances. But, lift your eyes above present circumstances. and see the greater reality of the big picture of God's "present help" and coming victory. The kingdom of God is coming; and in part now is. Nothing will prevent or deter that which God has decreed. And, nothing and no one will triumph over those who are His.
Live confidently and victoriously amidst life's changing circumstances today.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2012
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