God Is Our Refuge. Be Still!

God Is Our Refuge. Be Still!


Let's take a moment and bask in the Awesomeness of GOD. Let's unwind, take a deep breath and just be.....still. Be.......still. Be still in the prescence of GOD.

Psalm 46 has been a blessing to me as I have been trusting in GOD and standing on HIS word during this little storm that has seemed to blow my way. GOD has been whispering to me. He has been whispering....Be still and know that I am GOD (Psalm 46:10 KJV).

Now throughout this psalm, I notice it repeats that "GOD is our refuge". The definition of refuge is: shelter or protection from danger. Praise GOD!

Oftentimes, I forget that I don't have to worry about the raging storms of life. As the turmoil and raging winds of trials and circumstances try to overtake me, I don't have to be afraid. I can just run to GOD and he will cover me. HE will protect me!

GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. (Psalms 46:1-3)

My, what an Awesome GOD! HE is our protector and even we are not strong, HE will be our strength in our time of trouble. He is always there. He is always available. All we have to do is call on HIS precious, holy name. It doesn't matter what is going on. Even if it seems like it is the end of the world, our GOD will keep us safe in HIS arms.

He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Be still, and know that I am GOD: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
The Lord of hosts is with us; the GOD of Jacob is our refuge. (Psalms 46:9-11)

WOW! Look what Our HOLY GOD will do for us if we just stop trying to fight a battle that is not even ours and be still. In our still moment, while the storms continue to rage about us, GOD will get HIS glory! HE will get the praise! HE shall and will be reverenced and ALL will bless HIS holy name!

When life seems to be coming at you from every direction and it seems like there is no where to turn or that GOD is not hearing you, BE STILL. Because Our GOD is faithful. Our GOD will never leave nor forsake you. Praise and worship GOD for the victory! For the battle is already won.

Staying still in the sweet, annointed prescence of the Lord,
LaTonya

WAIT ON GOD!

Has there been times and/or situations in your life that seemed like it was pitch dark and you couldn't see your way through? Were there times when everything was going wrong and oh, so horrible? Times strickened with poverty, grief, depression, brokeness, and/or death?

I am sure we have all experienced or are experiencing these times. However, we have to remind ourselves of who we are and whose we are. We have to remember WHO loves us. When we are going through these tough times, tribulations, tests and trials, we need to remember where our help comes from...I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1 & 2

With GOD's help, we learn how to wait on HIM. We learn how to be patient. We learn how to rest. How to rest in the Lord. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him.Psalm 37:7

While we are waiting on HIM, we must also learn how to unload our burdens and give them over to HIM. We don't have to carry them. HE is there to help us if we let him. All we have to do is give all our cares, worries and issues to HIM and leave them there. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30

GOD has not forgotten you. HE is there. HE just wants you to wait. Wait. Wait. Wait on HIM. The dark situation that you may be facing will soon be brightened because GOD is faithful. GOD is merciful. GOD is true. Whatever tears you have shed, GOD sees them. HE has heard your every cry, moan and prayer. HE has not forgotten you. HE has not forsaken you. HE is right there. JOY is on the way! JOY is here! Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5
You don't have to cry anymore. You don't have to weep anymore. JOY is soon to come! They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Psalm 126:5

While you wait on HIM, worship HIM. Praise HIM. SEEK HIM. Keep your mind stayed on HIM. This is the place where he will mold and shape you. This is the place where HE will speak to you. This is where you will be strengthened. My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2Corinthians 12:4

Trust HIM and Wait.
Wait, I say, on the LORD.

Praise GOD!