“God’s a safe-house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times. The moment you arrive, you relax; you’re never sorry you knocked.” (Psalm 9:9-10 MSG)
We have a local shelter for battered women. It gives victims of domestic violence a safe place to get away from their abusive situations. However, many women are reluctant to use this service. They do not want to admit to themselves that things have gotten that bad. Most of us want to believe that we can manage, even when we can’t.
Is your life messy? Have you been beaten up by circumstances? Do you feel ill-equipped to handle all that you are facing right now? You are not alone. Right this moment, millions of people around the world are facing the exact same emotions. This sense of despair can be soul crushing.
Where do you go when you feel overwhelmed? When you are in the midst of grief, panic, and helplessness, it is hard to make good decisions. The chaos creates confusion. You want to grasp at whatever gives you a sense of control. This makes you reluctant to leave your current situation, to let go of the ideas of how life should be. God is a safe-house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times. The moment you arrive, you can relax. But you can’t bring all the junk from your previous life. You have to leave the chaos, distrust, and resentment behind. God’s shelter is peaceful. You can count on the Lord, no matter what; He will never turn away those who come to Him for help. Go now. Stay in God’s presence.
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