Striving & Struggling?

Striving and Struggling?

I know that many of you are going through very trying times and difficulties.   You might even feel overwhelmed. This episode is for you and the verses that we have today are life giving and encouraging.   

Psalms 46:9-11 (NASB)

9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire.

10 “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

11 The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.

Note:  Verse 10: Cease = Let go, relax

Psalms 46:9-11 (NKJV)

9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariot in the fire.

10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

11 The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

Fear Not

Isaiah 41:10 (NASB)

10 ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)

10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

Note:  This verse goes on to say that your enemies will be dealt with by God, and that even if you look for them, you won’t be able to find them.

Storm battered

Isaiah 54:11 (NKJV) 

11 “O you afflicted one, Tossed with tempest (storm), and not comforted, Behold, I will lay your stones with colorful gems, And lay your foundations with sapphires. (The Lord will rebuild us with the best materials.)

We have to learn to let go and let God help us.  When we pray for help or guidance, we sometimes need to truly let go and let God.  This doesn’t mean we never do anything.  But many times we run in front of God and get in the way.  Sometimes the problem is so much bigger than us, we need to seriously trust in God with all our hearts.  This is where Psalm 46:10 - be still and know I am God - is so valuable.