Find Strength, Peace in Him
"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."
-- Psalm 91:1
What a comforting passage! A man in Sunday school class mentioned Psalm 91 as being a favorite of his. Of course, I had to read it again right away. This was the perfect passage for me today.
Sometimes when I believe life is going along just fine, things suddenly change and I feel like I'm swimming against a tide that is threatening to take me under. The last week has been like that. I've been overwhelmed with responsibilities, duties, work, and the drama of different personalities revolving around me.
I know I'm not alone. Sometimes it would feel good if the world would just go away for a day or two. It would allow me to recharge myself. Then I know I could start again with a smile and loads of patience. Right now all that seems impossible. And, frankly, it probably is. I'm not likely to get any down time in the foreseeable future.
But this Bible passage reminds me that I can find rest in the shelter of God's arms. I can lay my weary head on Him and find the peace I so desperately need. He understands my frustrations and uses them to draw me closer to Him. I can draw strength from Him.
I'll probably never understand how people who don't know Jesus make it through the tough times. I'm not just talking about the real disasters, like major illnesses, job losses, the death of a loved one. I'm talking about the day-to-day stuff that can just zap everything we've got. I can't imagine trying to face it all without God leading the way, holding me tight, strengthening my every step. How awful it must be to take that journey alone.
I'm so grateful that no matter what is going on in my life, I can count on God to be there with me. I am His child. He is with me always.
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