When the earth totters,

and all its inhabitants,

it is I

who keep steady its pillars.

               Psalm 75. 3

(The key word here is

            when.

We live in a broken world,

 but we can abide in God.

We will be shaken

        in some manner,

   mostly in the unexpected storms,

            we didn't see coming,

      but we can trust in Him.

God has a strong hold on us.

    He ties us to His mast.

He takes our hands

                   in His.

God is our refuge,

protection, provision,

       and place of strengthening,

no matter the circumstances,

          and there will be many.

Trust Me in this.

             Even in this.)

O LORD,

We do not just believe in You,

but we can stake our lives

                  in Your care.

And no matter the earthquakes

in this broken world,

   You are with us,

guiding and providing.

Help us to keep our eyes on You.

Let not fear and worry rob us

    from serving You

    and loving others

      in their desperate need.

May we live in such a way

   that others see You

and run to You.