God is our refuge!
Today we talk about a great declaration of faith and trust in God even in the midst of difficulties.
David urges us to sing praises to God in the midst of difficulty, in the midst of the most difficult situations, regardless of the situation that occurs, remember that we can focus on the difficulties or on praising God for his promises. Praise is a response to God's goodness and at the same time we strengthen faith in God.
God is our refuge in times of anguish, he teaches us that in trials and struggles we are NOT alone, God is our safe place and in him we find peace and total security even when everything around us seems to be total chaos.
God through this psalm invites us to have an attitude of praise recognizing his power and mercy in difficult times, reminding us that through faith we can find the strength we need to continue.
But I will sing of your strength,
And in the morning I will give thanks for your loving-kindness;
For you have been my refuge
And a refuge in the day of my distress.
Psalm 59:16