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When everything feels like it's shaking...

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Hey Reader,

I have begun to focus on The LORD our Refuge. That means He is our security, provider, mercy and our peace. After watching so much of the news this summer of all the earthquakes and the big Nepal flood it made me think of this Psalm.

Psalm 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

Have you ever felt like your whole world was shaking?

The LORD is our present help in times of trouble. Whatever is going on we have to keep our focus on Jesus.

Perhaps your shaking is a child making choices you can’t control or a relationship that feels uncertain. A situation you’ve prayed about over and over.

I was reminded of the disciples in Luke 8. They were in a boat during a violent storm, and they were terrified.

Jesus?

He was asleep.

Same boat. Same storm. Disciples are frightened and Jesus is asleep.

When they woke Him, Jesus spoke to the wind and waves: “Peace, be still.”

And everything changed.

Reader, you may not be able to control the storm. You may not be able to control your child's choices. You may not be able to control what happens tomorrow.

But you can pray.

And you can keep your eyes on Jesus.

He is still your refuge. He is still with you. And He is still the Prince of Peace.

I talked more about this in today's episode of the Praying Mama Club Podcast. Podcast can be found on Spotify and on Apple Podcast, here is the YouTube link.

When the World Shakes: Finding Peace in Jesus

Whatever is shaking around you today, remember: Jesus is in the boat.

And He is your Refuge.

In September I changed from a calendar format devotional scriptures to a list. Get yours here, this month we are Moving Forward in Faith.

Karen
Founder | Praying Mama Bears Club

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Hi! I'm an Encourager !

Karen McMullin

I am a seasoned Bible teacher with over four decades of experience in leading Ladies' Bible Studies. Since 1993, I have served as a devoted assistant to my husband, who is the Senior Pastor of Abundant Life Fellowship Church. My passion is helping mothers of prodigals grow in their faith and guiding them on how to pray effectively for their loved ones. I have the Praying Mama Club, a weekly Zoom prayer meeting along with video teachings on Substack (Karen-Praying Mama).

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