God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. – (Psalms 46:5, NIV)
God is in that city, so it will never be destroyed. He is there to help everyone before sunrise. – (Psalm 46:5, ERV)
The True God never sleeps and always resides in the city of joy; He makes it unstoppable, unshakable. When it awakes at dawn, the True God has already been at work. – (Psalm 46:5, VOICE)
Though this verse is about a specific place at a specific time, He is the same yesterday, today and forever. God’s presence remains in us and for us, as we rise and begin each new day. He has already been moving on our behalf, before we have even risen to begin our day. The Lord hears and knows our needs, and is moving in ways that are both seen and unseen as we wake each day anew. I appreciate the NIV translation, as it reminds me of Who is holding me up in His hands and moving on my behalf. God is for us and is able to do exceedingly more than we could ever hope or imagine. In this ongoing space of uncertainty, He is here and moving in our midst. May we ever seek the Lord and trust in Him, for He is unstoppable, unshakable, and is already at work as we rise.
The Lord’s ever near,
Before we’re awake;
He’s working in hearts,
Moving for our sake.
His love never ends,
His grace makes us new;
Always He is near,
As He leads us through.
Through our highest highs,
And lowest of lows;
Ever He’s for us,
Faithfulness that shows.
Lord, help us to trust,
For Your word is true;
Love that’s unending,
Help to lead us through.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are near us and in us, ever working on our behalf, even before our day has begun. Thank You that You hold us up in the palm of Your hands, and will sustain us throughout all of our days. Forgive us for our circumstances and challenges to sway how we see You. Teach us to trust You and know Your goodness, power and love in all things and at all times. Show us how to love those around us in ways that remind them that they are loved, supported and held up in goodness and grace. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we trust in Your goodness and grace that move on our behalf, and seek You anew at the start of each day. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. – Hebrews 13:8
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