Saturday, January 11, 2020

Weather the Storms of Life

God with you - A Series from the Psalms
Psalm 46 
(Use the link below to read the verses.)

 

The saying, “weather the storm” can refer to the actual weather outside, but often it is used to refer to real life struggles. Struggles like having a still born baby; the unexpected loss of a job; your fiancĂ© breaking up with you; the death of a loved one; dealing with an addiction.

 

The possibilities of storms in your life are endless. So how do you deal with them? What do you place your confidence in when storms come into your life? Because one thing is for sure; they will come.

 

Some people put their confidence in a relationship. Some prefer to face things on their own, trusting in their own ability to manipulate, intimidate or problem solve. Some trust in their material things; their bank account or portfolio; the car they drive or the neighborhood they live in.

 

David had this to say about how to weather the storms of life when you feel like your world is falling apart.

 

God is our refuge and strength,
    always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not fear when earthquakes come
    and the mountains crumble into the sea.
Let the oceans roar and foam.
    Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
NLT

 

Maybe your life isn’t falling apart, but the stress and struggle of daily living can begin to feel like that. Regardless of whether you are facing a crisis event or daily struggles, David suggests an answer that will help.

 

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;
    the God of Israel is our fortress.
10 “Be still, and know that I am God! NLT

 

Spending time in the presence of the Lord sounds so easy and makes so much sense. And yet, it’s so hard to do in our modern world of business. However, in order to weather the storms of life, no matter how acute they are, we must spend quiet time, alone with the Lord.

 

11 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;
    the God of Israel is our fortress.
NLT

 

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