I have never experienced firsthand a natural disaster in which the physical world around me was literally falling apart. But I have heard some personal stories from those who have, and I listened attentively as they recounted the sheer terror and helplessness they felt in the midst of it.

Although we may never encounter a physical calamity such as this in our lifetime, all of us have times in our lives when the warm, secure walls of our emotional world come crashing down around us. Illness, death, loss, stress, or conflict can shatter our world and leave us feeling defenseless with nowhere to go.

The writer of Psalm 46 reminds us that even when our world is falling apart, God is still in control and is always there for us. We can run to Him for strength and protection. And when we reach the safety of His arms, we can just be still and know that He is God (v. 10). So the next time you find your world in broken pieces around your feet, run to the only One who can provide true refuge.

The Lord Almighty is with us;
The God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46:11

Jan Knox
Guest Blogger