Well, here we are again. Here with the heartbreak of another senseless tragedy. Another irrational act of violence. Another catastrophe of horror. Another apex of anger, hate and division. Another moment to ask the question, “Why?” It seems that we are finding ourselves at this place far too often.

Yet, it is also another time to turn our hearts and minds toward God. A time to seek the Creator in a time of questioning creation.  A time to surrender our spirit to His. A time to fall on our knees and plead for His love, grace and mercy. A time to find comfort and healing from the One who holds all things in His hands.

So, today, instead of another enlightening commentary, persuasive thesis or sincere editorial, let’s simply focus on God’s Word. While there are so many places we can turn, I offer up Psalm 46. I pray you find solace, strength and hope in the words of this Psalm and can share it with others.

Psalm 46  English Standard Version (ESV)

God Is Our Fortress

46 God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
² Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
³ though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

⁴ There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
⁵ God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
⁶ The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
⁷ The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

⁸ Come, behold the works of the Lord,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
⁹ He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
¹⁰ “Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
¹¹ The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Amen!