4th Biblical Passage: Proverbs 18:10

jennifer.mcgarvey@mailbox.ciu.edu

MIN 5310

2-8-11

Proverbs 18:10- "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." Psalm 121 talks about how our only help comes from the Lord, who is the maker of heaven and earth. It is easy when a friend is struggling to point out verses that might speak to their hurt. When done in appropriate ways, sharing the truth of Scripture can be a real comfort to the people in our lives. It is ironic to me that the very things which might comfort others, may not have the same affect on my life. Sometimes I find myself needing to recite to myself the verses that speak to my pain or struggle. I shared these verses of Scripture with a friend recently because I thought they would bring comfort to her heart in her time of need. The more I thought about the Lord being a strong tower, the more it dawned on me that I need to hear that truth. Lately, I have struggled with fear and I need to be reminded that my God is a strong tower and my refuge in time of need. God's Word is powerful and it speaks to our hearts and changes us from the inside out if we are willing to allow the Lord to work in our lives. I have decided that I need to write out verses on note cards that deal with fear and how to battle against it when it threatens to overwhelm me. My God is stronger than he who is in the world and I can find refuge in his strong and mighty arms. My help comes from the Lord and he is the Only One who can  speak into the deepest places of my heart. Today, he has used uplifting music and his word to speak to my heart. He also uses my husband and other friends and family to offer encouragement in my time of need. I am thankful to the Lord for his ever present care in my life and his great faithfulness! The verses that I am so quick to share with other people, I need to speak them back to myself. I think starting tomorrow, I will begin writing verses down and keep them with me so I can remind myself of my Savior's love and concern in my life!