Coping While Caring

Psalm 46

1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.

2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
Selah

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.

5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.

6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.

7 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Selah

8 Come and see the works of the LORD,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.

9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear,
he burns the shields [b] with 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 Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Selah

Bee's Thoughts:

When we are in trouble, we know that we have a God who "is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." He is always there for us.

Yet in our busyness with work and personal pursuit, we have no time to "be still and know" our God. Even in our 'quiet time' we may just hurriedly go through the passages without allowing God to speak to us. I am also guilty of that and need God to change my lifestyle. I need to be less workaholic so I can have more time for God and people close to me. After all, life is short and people whom we loved may not be with us forever on earth.

Yes, giving time = giving life = giving love.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for reminding me that I need to be still before You, to let You speak to my heart. Sorry that I have been too busy with things I need to do and have given You too little time. I pray that I will be more discipline to stop work when time is up so I could devote more time for You and for those who need me.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.