August 15

“God is good, a hiding place in tough times.  He recognizes and welcomes anyone looking for help, No matter how desperate the trouble”. Nahum 1:7,8 (MSG)

Tough days, temptations, and trials can wear us out. Cares and concerns pile up with crushing weight. If we are not careful in how we navigate through these situations, we can find ourselves in some serious trouble!  Sorrow tracks us down and we can’t always get away.  Yet your Miracle Working God, the One Who loves you so, is standing still in the midst of the storm, beckoning you to stop running, to cease from striving, and to turn and hide in Him. 

He knows the specific challenges of the times you are in, understands the difficulties of these days, but He is not concerned in any way, for no matter how troublesome the circumstance or painful the situation, He is, and has, the answer to it all. Tucked away in His love, you are completely out of sight—you can rest here and breathe.   Desperation disappears as you hear the beating of His heart—beating passionately and protectively over you. 

You can rest, treasured one, in the safety of His arms until the day of trouble has passed, until the storms disappear, until the Answer speaks, and all is well. The Eternal One, your Champion Defender is here, and nothing is too difficult, or to desperate, for His redeeming love.

Wrap yourself up in the radiant beauty of His presence and put your trust in His kindness and care. Welcoming arms are open, beloved.  Find your place of safety there.