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Psalm 46--GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH
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God the Refuge of His People and Conqueror of the Nations
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth.
46 God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,
The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved;
God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved;
He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,
Who has made desolations in the earth.
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. Sela
Psalm 46 nkjv
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth.
46 God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,
The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved;
God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved;
He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,
Who has made desolations in the earth.
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. Sela
Psalm 46 nkjv
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Yes, our God deals with the enemies around us; but also He corrects us and strengthens us against what can be enemy things within us.
If we pray the way God's word says to pray >
"the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (in Philippians 4:6-7)
So, not only does our Father take care of our circumstances, but His own peace guards our "hearts and minds". Our God is almighty; so I see therefore how this peace is almighty to protect us from any and all evil things which would degrade and destroy us from loving.
Anti-love things include >
nasty selfish anger > James 1:19-20
bitterness > Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:19
unforgiveness > Mark 11:25
arguing and complaining > Philippians 2:13-16
lusts > not only immoral, but any and all dictatorial drives for pleasure > 1 Corinthians 6:12,
depending on comfort pets and people and pleasures > 2 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
self-righteous criticizing > Matthew 7:1, Hebrews 5:2, Philippians 1:9
conceit of looking down on anyone, instead of having hope for each and every person > love "hopes all things" > 1 Corinthians 13:7 > 1 Timothy 2:1-4
fear and worry > Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 4:17-18
stress of workaholism and causing ministerial burn-out > Matthew 11:28-30, Colossians 3:15
But God's peace is almighty to defeat and protect us from any and all cruel and chaotic stuff which would mess with our minds and hearts.
Plus, this peace is our Creator's peace making us creative for how to love each and every person, with hope for any person, at all > love "hopes all things", we have in 1 Corinthians 13:7. So, not only does our Father protect us and take care of us, but He has us doing what can help others.
If we pray the way God's word says to pray >
"the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (in Philippians 4:6-7)
So, not only does our Father take care of our circumstances, but His own peace guards our "hearts and minds". Our God is almighty; so I see therefore how this peace is almighty to protect us from any and all evil things which would degrade and destroy us from loving.
Anti-love things include >
nasty selfish anger > James 1:19-20
bitterness > Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:19
unforgiveness > Mark 11:25
arguing and complaining > Philippians 2:13-16
lusts > not only immoral, but any and all dictatorial drives for pleasure > 1 Corinthians 6:12,
depending on comfort pets and people and pleasures > 2 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
self-righteous criticizing > Matthew 7:1, Hebrews 5:2, Philippians 1:9
conceit of looking down on anyone, instead of having hope for each and every person > love "hopes all things" > 1 Corinthians 13:7 > 1 Timothy 2:1-4
fear and worry > Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 4:17-18
stress of workaholism and causing ministerial burn-out > Matthew 11:28-30, Colossians 3:15
But God's peace is almighty to defeat and protect us from any and all cruel and chaotic stuff which would mess with our minds and hearts.
Plus, this peace is our Creator's peace making us creative for how to love each and every person, with hope for any person, at all > love "hopes all things", we have in 1 Corinthians 13:7. So, not only does our Father protect us and take care of us, but He has us doing what can help others.
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