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The news lately has
been filled with so much violence. There is violence happening in schools,
malls, theatres, homes, work, and we can’t even go to a prayer meeting without
violence happening. Add on to that there
is all types of abuse, divorce, adultery, affairs, death of children, and I
could go on. This world is so full of
sin.
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. Isaiah 41:10
I
watched on TV the sermon at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in
Charleston this past Sunday. What I
heard was not so much anger, but more asking the people to have more a reliance
on God. Not, to understand why it
happened, but to lean on God for the strength of healing. The news anchor was having a hard time
understanding this concept. They were shocked at the response. People singing “Amazing Grace” in the
streets.
The Revered Norvel Goff said during
prayer, “The doors of the church are open.
No evil doer, no demon in hell or on Earth can close the doors of God’s
church.” That can also be said for us. No evil doer, no demon in hell or on Earth
can close the door on us from God.
…God is my refuge
and strength, an EVER-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
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Is
there still sadness? Absolutely, however, “Weeping may last for the night, but
rejoicing comes in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5)
God is my strength. I lean on
Him. My God is my refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in
trouble…this means that He is ALWAYS present.
He will never leave you alone. I
am never alone.
Do
you understand how awesome that is? We
are never alone. We, you and I, don’t
have to go through whatever we are going through by ourselves. Yes, there are times that we feel like it. We
try to do it on our own, or maybe we don’t think anyone understands what we are
going through. I have been there, but to come into the light after darkness is
the most amazing thing. There is a huge
relief that comes.
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“Dear Father, thank you for being our
ever-present help in trouble. Thank you
for being our comfort, our refuge, our strength. There are so many other words to describe
You. We may not understand why bad
things happen, but we have the faith and hope that You will be there to get us
through. Amen.”
Laura Maxson
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