God is our Refuge and Strength

Women’s Ministry Minute

May 1, 2020

With Harriet Kersh

In this unpredictable time, becoming overwhelmed with fear is easy. In turn, we lean on our own understanding and focus much on the world. Excessive worrying of losing a job or maybe uncertainty of the next meal, consumes the thoughts of many.Maybe It could be the fear of not knowing what ‘s coming next or the thought of you or a loved one getting sick. How can I manage everything that may come my way? With medias portrayal of life, it is quite easy to get caught up in negative thinking.

One constant we can hold onto is that Gods love is never failing. This scripture tells us what “HE” says about “OUR” fear: 

Isaiah 41: 9-10 (I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said ‘You are my servant” I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.)

God give us comfort in knowing he chose us and will give us strength. Therefore, in this time we should lean on him. We can trust his words are true.

Maybe you are not worried about yourself, but rather others in your life? This is where I am. Being an essential worker means a lot of things to different people. For me, I spend my day trying to keep my team safe and helping them adjust to this new normal. It means worrying about our children in care and hoping they are ok. It means doing what I can to ensure foster parents are not overwhelm with new task set before them. It means worrying about a youth that may have to sleep in the office because we cannot find them placement.

Here are scriptures I turn to in times such as these:

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. (Psalm 56:3)

Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.(Philippians 4:6-7)

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.(Psalm 46 :1)

So, in this time of the unknown let us continue to draw near to God and one another for support.