Psalm 11
Psalm 11
In the Lord I take refuge;
how can you say to me,
"Flee like a bird to the mountains;
for look, the wicked bend the bow,
they have fitted their arrow to the string,
to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart.
If the foundations are destroyed,
what can the righteous do?
The Lord is in his holy temple;
the Lord's throne is in heaven.
His eyes behold,
his gaze examines humankind.
The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked,
and his soul hates the lover of violence.
On the wicked he will rain coals
of fire and sulfur;
a scorching wind shall be
the portion of their cup.
For the Lord is righteous;
he loves righteous deeds;
the upright shall behold his face.
What should I talk about today? I admit that my heart just aches right now. Dread and hopelessness threaten to overwhelm me.
I took a walk with my mom today, a chance to get some fresh air and hopefully a new perspective - but alas, I am still angry, disappointed and burdened by all the grief and hardship of this world.
But He is my refuge. Refuge. Today I am going to focus on that word and its meaning. A quick google gave me this definition: "a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble."
I don't know about you, but I could use some shelter right now. I could use some peace right now. I long to feel the shelter of His loving arms. But even now, when I can't "feel" these things. When I can't make myself happy or positive no matter how much I want to... it is well with my soul. He is my refuge.
Refuge is a favorite word of the Psalms. Amidst all the pressure and uncertainty facing the Israelites at this time, they still sought out the Lord and confirmed Him as their refuge.
I pray for His grace in these moments of doubt and fear. I pray for forgiveness when I fail to look to Him and succumb to the present troubles of this world.
I pray for His love among all the grief, loss and heartache.
Maybe today isn't a great day for you, maybe it is. Whatever you are carrying with you, we can take heart because He is our refuge. He has led His people through great trials and tribulations. He has delivered His people. He has redeemed us on the cross.
He is our refuge. Our shelter. Our safety in a world of hurt and trouble. I cling desperately to Him today. I seek out His refuge and peace and I pray that believers everywhere can find refuge in the midst of so much unknown. Even through the hurt, He is the author of peace and will lead us in His righteousness. He is a refuge to all who seek Him.
In the Lord I take refuge;
how can you say to me,
"Flee like a bird to the mountains;
for look, the wicked bend the bow,
they have fitted their arrow to the string,
to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart.
If the foundations are destroyed,
what can the righteous do?
The Lord is in his holy temple;
the Lord's throne is in heaven.
His eyes behold,
his gaze examines humankind.
The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked,
and his soul hates the lover of violence.
On the wicked he will rain coals
of fire and sulfur;
a scorching wind shall be
the portion of their cup.
For the Lord is righteous;
he loves righteous deeds;
the upright shall behold his face.
What should I talk about today? I admit that my heart just aches right now. Dread and hopelessness threaten to overwhelm me.
I took a walk with my mom today, a chance to get some fresh air and hopefully a new perspective - but alas, I am still angry, disappointed and burdened by all the grief and hardship of this world.
But He is my refuge. Refuge. Today I am going to focus on that word and its meaning. A quick google gave me this definition: "a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble."
I don't know about you, but I could use some shelter right now. I could use some peace right now. I long to feel the shelter of His loving arms. But even now, when I can't "feel" these things. When I can't make myself happy or positive no matter how much I want to... it is well with my soul. He is my refuge.
Refuge is a favorite word of the Psalms. Amidst all the pressure and uncertainty facing the Israelites at this time, they still sought out the Lord and confirmed Him as their refuge.
I pray for His grace in these moments of doubt and fear. I pray for forgiveness when I fail to look to Him and succumb to the present troubles of this world.
I pray for His love among all the grief, loss and heartache.
Maybe today isn't a great day for you, maybe it is. Whatever you are carrying with you, we can take heart because He is our refuge. He has led His people through great trials and tribulations. He has delivered His people. He has redeemed us on the cross.
He is our refuge. Our shelter. Our safety in a world of hurt and trouble. I cling desperately to Him today. I seek out His refuge and peace and I pray that believers everywhere can find refuge in the midst of so much unknown. Even through the hurt, He is the author of peace and will lead us in His righteousness. He is a refuge to all who seek Him.
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