The LORD

 Of Hosts

 Is With Us

 

 

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth shall change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its water roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Selah

 

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns. The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

 

Come, behold the works of the LORD; see what desolations he has brought on the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.” The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

 

Psalm 46:1-11

 

It is hard to be a care-giver. God, family, and friends are most often cited as sources of strength by people who are caring for others. Many of those who provide caregiving rely on prayer. Through prayer, we can step into the calming presence of the Lord and find strength to go on. As we bring our heartaches and needs to God, He meets us where we are and gives us His peace. He is an ever-present help who cares for us in every situation.

 

Caregiving is a high calling and a difficult task. But there is strength from the Lord to help us as we care for those who need us.

 

Prayer puts us in touch with God – our greatest caregiver.

 

Our Daily BreadSeptember 13, 2006