“There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” Psalm 46:4-7

Dear Lord, Help me to abandon my mullings over all my problems and the things that threaten my life. You are the living God who loves to deliver his people. I am one of them. You have delivered me many other times so I have learned to trust you. But because sometimes the way you let us suffer seems so random to me that I start to doubt your love and protection. That’s when I need the big picture. Every earthly trouble reminds me the end of this world is pending. Every earthly deliverance reminds me that you will someday deliver me from this world. I am safe now and expect your help today, but I am safe forever and that brings me peace that will not disappoint me. Be my refuge today. Calm my fears and help me to reflect the strength that simple childlike faith brings. Amen.

The worst time of your life is the best time to rest quietly in God’s promises.