Ministry Musing

By Donna Kelly

It seems right now like there is division everywhere. I have heard stories of friendships and even families unable to overcome their differences in viewpoints on life in America today.
I was recently with my Spiritual Director as we were talking about this sad subject. He reminded me of Psalm 46:

“God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.
Though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
The holy place where the most high dwells.
God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help at the break of day.
Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
God lifts God’s voice, the earth melts.
The Lord Almighty is with us;
The God of Jacob is our fortress.”

While these words don’t promise that bad things won’t happen, or that all will be well; that our family and friends will reunite and that all we dream for will take place: the Lord promises to be with us. To walk with us through the storms of life; to never, ever leave us alone or on our own. We can be sure that, “The Lord Almighty is with us, the God of Jacob is our fortress.” Amen

Donna Kelly 

email Donna at: donna@sotpmail.com