Some days I just want God to hug me. Today He did, with Psalm 46.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. I am here. Come, hide in Me.
Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling. No matter what happens, even to the breaking apart of the world, My presence is will My people. Because I am with you, you shall not fear.
There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. You are my tabernacle, the place where I dwell, and I pour on you the water of life to make you glad.
God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn. I am here, you will not be shaken. I will help you, even right now, this morning!
The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. Entire nations could come against you, but when I speak, even the earth will melt. Do not be afraid of anything.
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Remember this: I am the Lord of multitudes, the God who kept every promise to Israel and the God who will keep all my promises to you. Hide in me; curl up in my care.
Come, behold the works of the Lord, who has made desolations in the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariot in the fire. Have you forgotten my power? I can stop all conflict. Don’t worry about the issues that are stressing you. They are under My control, every one of them.
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Quit fretting. Let your heart quiet down in the knowledge of Who is holding on to you. I will be exalted in the whole earth, so let Me be exalted in your heart!
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. You are not alone in your walk with Me. These are plural pronouns; I am with all my people. Remember my faithfulness; remember that I am the God of many; remember that you can hide in Me.
3 comments:
I too have found comfort and encouragement from God's Word. Some days, the psalms of David were the record of my conversation with God. (God speaking to me; me speaking to God)
how beautiful!!
I love it when God gives hugs! One of my best memories is sitting in a barren bedroom in Alice Springs, halfway around the world from everyone I knew, feeling lonely and left out, and reading my Bible. God assured me over and over that night that He loved me just the way I was. Thanks for sharing your hugs.
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