A Psalm for Mothers

Mothers are on my heart this week.  I have been praying for and ministering to several moms recently who are struggling in a variety of ways.  Grown children, little babies and all ages in between.  These children seem to have the strings of our hearts tightly in their fists, pulling and tugging away at us.  I want to remind you today that although we love our children very much our hearts still belong fully to God.  The strings belong in his hands and we praise him for that; he is still in control!

Below is a Psalm that I shared with one of the mothers and I want to share it with you today as well.  I hope it brings you encouragement.  If you are struggling and feel as if things are crumbling around you, remember that you are fully secure in the arms of God.  He rules the mountains and the oceans; he can certainly rule your heart.  Allow him to calm it and be your help. 

Psalms 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

Even though there may be uncertainty and difficulties surrounding you, you will not be moved out from under his care.  If God dwells in the midst of you; you dwell within the fortress of the Almighty.  Moms, I enCOURAGE you to find comfort in the steadfast words of God today.