Ever present help

I recently heard about a terrible accident that happened a week ago, of a 38-year old woman hit by a car who may not make it. I went to college with her and just can't picture her face. I remember her name so well and hear from others now how devoted a teacher and mother she is. Not much is being released about her condition, but a friend who visited shares they don't know the extent of damage to her brain, but it may be best if she pass on.

I can't imagine what her family is going through right now. Distraught, I searched the net to find out more information, but the only thing I find is the story of how the accident happened. I tried to find more about her, it's been so long and I'm just trying to get a mental picture of her, but I found nothing. We tend to think we can find whatever we're looking for on the web, but it is so limited, even with millions of people inputting information each day. Even when we find information, can we trust it? I know of another source of information, in fact, the only true and authentic resource with the answers to all of our questions: God's word. (it is nice that it's on the web!) In it, I found comfort and inspiration in the 46th psalm.

1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
8 Come and see the works of the LORD,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear,
he burns the shields [b] with 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 Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

I'm blown away by God's power and majesty. How does he put up with me every day busily occupying myself with such "important" matters, yet not spending time in awe of Him? I want to be still and know that He is God. That's the main reason I wanted to start this blog: as a constant reminder to be still and listen to Him, to focus on His living word. Only then does my life make sense and can I be who He needs me to be.

I will be praying fervently for my friend Michelle. If you read this, will you too?