Psalm 46
For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song.
1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
8 Come and see the works of the LORD, the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire.
10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
11 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Sometimes we ask questions. Why did this happen? What is going on? And, often we wonder, "Where is God in all of this?" The world can make us believe that God is responsible for the bad things happening around us, but that is simply not true. We live in a fallen world and are often subject to its depravity. God didn't let evil into the world. We did (under the influence of the evil one).
God doesn't leave us in our hardships, either. Dueteronomy 31:6 says, "Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Even when it seems like God is nowhere to be found; if you truly know Him, He is right there with you.
In the rush of things, sometimes it's hard to remember to be still; but sometimes, that's exactly what He is asking you to do.
Silence
by Joy Williams
Are you listening
To anything that I say
'Cause I been praying
How many prayers can I pray
I'm still waiting
Maybe You'll show up today
I know You're here, but I can't feel You
And if You're speaking, I can't hear You
How much longer will this last
So okay,
Answer me with silence
It's okay if You don't say a word
You're testing me to trust You'll be faithful in this quiet
So okay
Answer me
With silence
Why do I question
Your intentions for me
When Your affection
Is a proven legacy
Oh Father, Father
Turn my fears into peace
I know Your love will never leave
I know You want what's best for me
You're testing me to trust
You'll be faithful in this quiet
Oh, it's okay
If You answer me with silence
And it's okay if You don't say a word
You're testing me to trust You'll be faithful in this quiet
So okay,
Answer me
With silence
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