Psalm 46

Sometimes scary things happen. Like devastating tornadoes. Loved ones being injured in a tragic car accident. Dear friends being wounded in battle. Tonight, I cried because of such things. But I was encouraged by the words of Psalm 46. I pray that whatever frightens you, that you would run to the only One who is strong enough to lift you up.

"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;

though its waters roar and foam,

though the mountains quake at its swelling pride.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,

the holy dwelling places of the Most High.

God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved;

God will help her when the morning dawns.

The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered;

He raised His voice, the earth melted.

The LORD of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Come, behold the works of the LORD,

Who has wrought desolations in the earth.

He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth;

He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;

He burns chariots with fire.

'Cease striving and know that I am God'

I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in all the earth.'

The LORD of hosts is with us;

The God of Jacob is our stronghold."