He is there.

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1




If there is one verse that rang clearly in my spirit the year of 2010, which will come to a close this evening at midnight, it is Psalm 46:1. Just knowing that the Lord is our refuge and our strength and yes, indeed, a VERY PRESENT help in trouble has carried me through some dark times. I am sure you are nodding your head in agreement.


One of the desires of my heart is to write openly and freely. I dont have time for the fluff. I want you to know I struggle like you do..so we can be drawn together in the battle. I do not claim to know it all, to be it all, or to gain it all..absolutely not. Without reservation, I am honest about my own shortcomings--which are many--and it does not mean I have low self esteem, no. It simply means that I have a "sober" way to see myself, which is with many flaws. I am thankful for HIM in me, yes indeed. There are times I cannot "feel" His Presence, yet I know, undoubtedly that HE IS HERE and HE IS NEAR. Oh yes, that I am indeed certain of.


Sisters, and a few brothers LOL, satan's main mission is to separate us from God and eventually destroy our walk. In the dryest, most difficult times of our lives, satan comes in for the kill. He does not get us while all is going well or when we are fired up under the anointing! No way--he waits when it is the worst possible time for us. Financially, emotionally, and all the other "ally's" we can name...satan is right there.


BUT God is there, also. Sometimes we just have to repeat this to our hearts. "Satan you are a liar. My Lord and my God would NEVER leave me alone. I proclaim His Presence over me right now, and I believe IN FAITH that He is here!!"


Part of maturing in the Lord is knowing without a doubt that HE IS THERE even when we cannot feel Him, or see His Hand moving things around for us..just know HE IS THERE. Like our next breath, God is there holding us and everything all together. Maybe this little message would inspire us all today to "walk by faith..and not by sight."


Lord, help me and us to do this, just for today. Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow may never come. Today, Father, let me know deep in my "knower" that YOU are here !! AMEN!


Sis Anna B.




PS-
This photo was taken in ordinary traffic....He is there...showing forth His shine!