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A Morning View By the Wood Stove

Words of comfort and victory are often difficult to hear and believe in the middle of the war. 

Please God, heal the brokenhearted.
Bring peace in the storm. 
Somehow send a small drop of the joy you share. 
God you do love, may your floods be poured out.
Amen

“God is our refuge and strength,

    always ready to help in times of trouble.

So we will not fear when earthquakes come

    and the mountains crumble into the sea.

Let the oceans roar and foam.

    Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! 


A river brings joy to the city of our God,

    the sacred home of the Most High.

God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed.

    From the very break of day, God will protect it.

The nations are in chaos,

    and their kingdoms crumble!

God’s voice thunders,

    and the earth melts!

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;

    the God of Israel is our fortress. 


Come, see the glorious works of the Lord:

    See how he brings destruction upon the world.

He causes wars to end throughout the earth.

    He breaks the bow and snaps the spear;

    he burns the shields with fire.


“Be still, and know that I am God!

    I will be honored by every nation.

    I will be honored throughout the world.”


The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;

    the God of Israel is our fortress.”  - Psalm 46 NLT


Peace,

PB



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