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Psalm 48:3 (NKJV)

 

God is in her palaces;

 

He is known as her refuge.

I love this area of scripture for a number of reasons. Number one…it says palaces and the little girl in me always thinks of princesses and castles when I see this bible verse. The other reason I love this scripture is the truth that God’s presence is there – that is truth that we can know, keep and grasp tightly!

 

 

Defender, stronghold, fortress, refuge – I looked up a few translations of Psalm 48:3 and these are the synonyms to describe how God is known. Does the Lord feel like all of these things to you today? Do you realize that you are protected, have refuge, a stronghold and a defender for you in wonderfully blessed times and moments of great despair? Do you cling to this truth or let your grip loosen as you look at how great or tragic things in your life are going at this very moment?

 

 

Sometimes we are on cloud nine and think we don’t need God’s help anymore; then there are other times when we think that God isn’t there in our trials and we forget about Him…mostly because we think He has forgotten about us. My question for you (and me) today is, will you trust and let God be God? Will you let Him continue to grow your godly character, no matter what it takes? Are you willing to let Him be your refuge, defender, fortress and stronghold? Or…do you want to try to analyze, overthink, plan, strategize and make a plan in your own strength and understanding? What will He be to you?

 

 

Today, I want to encourage and exhort you to write this scripture on the tablet of your heart. I also want you to think about an area of your life that you are fiercely trying to manipulate and control on your terms and in your strength. Then, I want you to pray (and keep praying), release, submit and surrender it to the Lord…and wait patiently for Him. Grab a friend (or five) to help, pray and hold you accountable too. Let’s make sure to walk this walk together so that we can edify one another, be a blessing and let God be everything He wants to be in our lives.

 

 

Lamentations 3:25 (NKJV)

 

The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,

To the soul who seeks Him.