Unshaken

Hello Friend,

I recently published the following elsewhere, and it received so many comments from people who somehow heard it or read it. People who would otherwise never read anything I wrote. Comments like I needed to hear this, it changed my perspective, it gave me peace.

I’m quite dumbfounded, to tell you the truth. And I wondered if someone else out there needed to hear it.

Today I realize that I need to hear these words again. Life feels heavy these days, like a huge bag of sand is on my back weighing me down. I need to remember the scripture verse that seemed to sear itself into my mind and soul in January 2020, before we knew anything about Covid19 and all that this past year would bring.

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I have set the LORD continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalm 16:8

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If I have truly set the LORD continually before me, then He is there within easy reach. I shouldn’t even have to think about it. It should be a natural reflex to reach for my Father God no matter the circumstances, like a child reaching for her father’s comforting hand, certain it will be there every time.

Maybe these words will resonate with you.

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When neighbours hid in houses and bustling streets went quiet,
Because He is at my right hand I will not be shaken.

When plexiglass barriers went up and friendly smiles were covered,
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

When looking down at directional arrows replaced looking each other in
the eye,
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

When Covid numbers climbed and human experts cautioned,
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.  

When travel was restricted and I was cut off from children
and grandchildren,
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

When groceries had to be disinfected as they entered our doors,
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

When my temperature was taken before I entered my hair salon,
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

When Mom was not allowed to attend the funeral of a beloved sister,
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

When grandchildren couldn't invite friends to their birthday parties,
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

When riots broke out and the world seemed to go crazy,
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

When I watched friends suffer during a time of Covid,
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

When fear threatens and despair taunts,
When weariness for the world sets in,
When prayers for others stack up like bricks too heavy to carry,
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.                                                                              

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Change the words to fit your situation, and the tagline remains the same. Life is hard, but God is trustworthy, solid, unflinching. Right there if we call on Him.

I lost a friend today. I mourn her passing, but because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

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Thanks for visiting today. Stay safe out there, and see you next time.

Joy

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