Need refuge?

Psalm 46 begins with a statement: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

The psalm continues and provides the reason why we should not fear, and concludes, “Cease striving and know that I am God … that He is with us, and is our stronghold.”

It requires discipline and specificity to apply the truths of this psalm. We are assaulted by reasons to fear, reasons why we must strive and work hard to make things happen.