God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear,
though the earth change,
though the mountains topple into the heart of the seas,4 though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains quake at their swelling. Selah
Psalm 46:2-4
The world is unsafe. The deceiver of the world is forever plotting to steal us away.
But there is santuary to be found in the Word.
The worst in others is less than the good in a pure heart. People can survive and be joyful under much worse conditions than we have today. And the evil inclination is capable of far worse atrocities than we have yet witnessed. Who are we that we should not endure?
I let faith in God, not people be the assurance I seek. The shared disappointment, sadness, pain, anger and fear that we who love Liberty and Freedom feel, is actually a great power. These deep emotions and our passions will find new constructive paths. Such feelings rise up to the LORD.
Evil forces use deception and lies to feed division and sow choas. Evil plays all sides. The only "side" I am on is the LORD'S. Pride and ego is a doorway that evil uses, so I desire humility.
Victory and defeat is temporary. Up is down and down is up in a twisted world.
I guard my heart but open it to love. To do otherwise is to be a victim. My only hope is that I am ready for judgment. So I practice preparation.
God gave us free will. It is key to know that which we can and cannot control. Otherwise we will be drained of our energy. If we make the right choices our strength increases.
"The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." Psalm 18.2
There is plenty to guide me. There is more than enough wisdom to be found. I am careful not to let the loud voices dominate. I listen to quite voices and voices from the past.
We do not know the length of the battle. We do not know the strength that will be required. I pray for my Shepard to gather me in.
When your days are over and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever (2 Samuel 7:12-13).
🙏PSALM 91🙏
