Psalm 46:1-7
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.
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.
Psalm 46 – “Psalms for Praying” by Nan Merrill
The Beloved is our refuge and our strength, a loving Presence in times of trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
There is a river whose streams make glad the Holy City, the holy habitation of the Most High.
The Beloved is in the midst of it, it shall not be moved; Our loving Creator is an ever-present help.
The nations may be at war, countries left in ruins, yet is the Voice of the Almighty heard, melting hearts of stone.
The Beloved is with us, the infinite Heart of Love.
Reflection
Pause. Take a few deep breaths. Pay attention to the breath as it enters and exits your body.
Read Psalm 46 above slowly. Read it out loud.
Is there a fear you are carrying today? Maybe you want to ask your fear a question to understand it better. What might it look like to imagine God in the midst of the fear? Or perhaps you can imagine what it might look like to place your fear in God’s hands. Give gratitude with God for whatever has arisen today.