The Unshakeable Foundation of GodSample

The Unshakable God is My Refuge

Psalm 46.

A declaration of worship from the nation of Israel, a Psalm of praise for God’s strength and availability to his people at all times.

Psalm 46 reflects on God’s miraculous deliverance of his people and his unchanging nature in the most desperate of circumstances.

The words of this Psalm are a beautiful reminder that God does not abandon us when circumstances get difficult. He is right there with us, and he does not change. Our ever-present God is not vulnerable to the challenges of this world; his power and presence will not be compromised by shifting values, differing opinions or an unstable earth.

When the circumstances of life threaten to overwhelm us, we can find refuge and rest in our ever-present, unchanging God. We can hold on to the knowledge that God is with us and to the security of knowing that God’s strength is not threatened either in natural disaster (Psalm 46:2-3) or in war (Psalm 46:8-9).

God has proven his ability to see and care for us. When we are open to him, he is not hard to see or perceive; he is near and accessible. We can trust that he is God with us and he will remain the same. Amidst chaos and destruction, he provides a place of safety, peace, and security.

We can find refuge in the Lord Almighty, our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in times of trouble.

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Read the verses of Psalm 46 several times. These verses may be very familiar to you. Read them slowly and deliberately.

As you think about your life and the world in which you live, what does it mean to you to affirm that God is your refuge, your strength, is with you and will help you when you face trouble?

How does this make you feel?

What do you need to remember from your reflections on Psalm 46 today?

Take some time to write or make a visual recording of your thoughts.

A prayer for today:

Heavenly Father,

In the midst of uncertainty, we find assurance in your unchanging presence. You are our refuge and strength, our fortress in times of trouble. May we find comfort in the certainty of your presence and the knowledge of your unfailing love.

Amen.