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with us strugglers

with us strugglers Psalm 46:11 (JDV) Psalm 46:11 Yahveh of Armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high spot. Selah with us strugglers Having God with us does not mean we will be free from struggle. Remember, … Continue reading

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look over their heads

look over their heads Psalm 46:10 (JDV) Psalm 46:10 “Stop your fighting, and realize that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the land.” look over their heads Fear causes us to turn on each other, and before … Continue reading

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the wars he is ending

the wars he is ending Psalm 46:8-9 (JDV) Psalm 46:8 Come, really see the actions of Yahveh, who is “bringing devastation on the land.” Psalm 46:9 He makes wars cease throughout the land. He shatters bows and cuts spears to … Continue reading

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our high spot

our high spot Psalm 46:7 (JDV) Psalm 46:7 Yahveh of Armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high spot. Selah. our high spot Just in case we didn’t catch the imagery of verse five, where the psalmist … Continue reading

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his ever-flowing presence

his ever-flowing presence Psalm 46:4-6 (JDV) Psalm 46:4 There is a river – its streams delight the city of God, the holy dwelling places of the Most High. Psalm 46:5 God is within her; she will not be shaken. God … Continue reading

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when it’s all a wash

when it’s all a wash Psalm 46:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Psalm 46:2 Therefore we will not be afraid, even if the land trembles and … Continue reading

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the ender of wars

Psalm 46 This psalm is especially suited to sing during times of international strife and global war.  It speaks of the nations raging against one another, and kingdoms tottering. During times like these, it is good to look to the … Continue reading

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the worrier’s psalm

Psalm 46 is not a psalm for the warrior, but a psalm for the worrier. It’s for those of us that tend to be overwhelmed by anxiety when trouble comes. The sons of Korah highlight two different kinds of worry … Continue reading

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