BRING IT!

Psalm 46: 1-3
     "1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.2 So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.3 Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!"

This week has been a stressful week for me, I've reported often through this pregnancy that I am having troubles with fear; with trusting God and my faith. I saw this set of verses today and I decided that I was going to make them a mantra of sorts for myself. I have just over a month left and then the rest of our lives with our baby; the LAST thing I need is to let my fears get in the way! Verse one says it all folks: "1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble" He is always ready to help in times of trouble, or worry, or whatever it is that we need help with at that time. This verse says, to me, that we can go to him and he will protect us because He is our strength. He is the foundation in our lives that keeps us strong and anchored.

The second part of these verses, "2 So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.3 Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!" is the mantra part for me. The part that says, BRING IT ON DEVIL, I've got my Lord and Savior on MY side! What more do I need? This mantra of mine is even more timely right now because my state has been experiencing earthquakes a lot lately and we aren't known for them, or for feeling them for that matter! So for the Bible to say we will NOT fear when the earthquakes come, helps me remember even more that my God is in control and He has got this!

I think the point of a mantra in my own life is that I repeat it; a lot! I repeat it enough times that I believe it with all my heart and soul, I repeat it enough times that when I DO fear; it will be the first thing to pop into my mind. I think it's something I'd like to teach my daughter so that she has a verse that pops into her mind when she fears something as well. My mom did this for me when I was a kid; she taught us to sing praise songs when we were scared and to this day; if I'm overly frightened one of those songs in particular will jump right out my head/mouth and I will calm down.

All in all, I think God is trying to work on my fears and my lack of faith in Him through showing me these verses, and just in time too; my whole life is about to change and change daily! Dear Lord, keep my eyes focused on You and help me to remember that You are my protector and strength! Amen!