“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.” Psalm 46:1-3, NIV
When we are struggling, turning to the Word of God shows us these testimonies of God’s love and kindness toward those in bleak situations. This can remind us of God’s power in our lives and give us hope for the future and our own situations.
Here are a few places in the bible where God is often mentioned as a source of help and refuge:
- My strength and my defense (Exodus 15:2)
- Refuge (Deuteronomy 33:27)
- My rock, my fortress and my deliverer (Psalm 18:2)
- Shephard (Psalm 23:1)
- Stronghold of my life (Psalm 27:1)
- Ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1)
- The one who sustains (Psalm 54:4)
- The strength of my heart and my portion forever (Psalm 73:26)
- Light (1 John 1:5)
When we are in trouble or struggling, we are not alone. We have God to rely on and come to. He doesn’t abandon us or wish us luck as we are sent out on our own. Rather, he walks with us through the troubles as a refuge, strength, stronghold, shepherd, light, sustainer, defense and very present help in trouble.