Psalm 18:2 states (NIV), “The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” This scripture lets us know that in times of storms, we must turn to the rock, which is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Yesterday, today, or maybe tomorrow, issues arose or will arise, possibly a crisis, and it might be too overwhelming for you to deal with or handle, and you don’t know which way to turn or whom to turn to, and you just want to throw in the towel, or bury your head under a pillow and forget about it all. But sometimes, this isn’t as easy to do as it sounds. Your emotions are all over the place and the storm that has been brewing all around you has now gotten on the inside of you. Why? Because you let it in. You gave in to it, and you gave it power over you instead of having power over it. Now, depression is dictating your life, stress, grief, hatred, strife, chaos, drama, bitterness, anger, unforgiveness, rage, and so many other dark, negative thoughts and feelings that are not of God. Psalm 18:2 is a powerful declaration of trust, where King David describes God as his ultimate source of safety, stability, and protection during times of crisis. It highlights God as a reliable and personal refuge-a “rock” and ‘fortress”-who defends and rescues believers from despair and danger. Therefore, God also rescues us from these things.
Psalm 61:2 (NIV) tells us, “From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” This scripture verse is a prayer of trust and desperation, written by David when feeling distant and overwhelmed by God. It signifies a cry for divine help to move from a state of weakness to a place of stability, perspective, and security found only in God. You may feel all alone, or think you’re alone in your storm, but remember this, if God brings you to it, He’ll certainly bring you through it. Storms are sometimes NECESSARY to endure. Once you’ve endured, you come out on the other side better and stronger for it. Trust me, I know. And I know because I have endured many of my own storms. They felt as if they would break me, yet, they only left me bent. I came out on the other side unscathed and stronger. I was able to tell my testimony to others in hopes that it would help them, and I am hoping that in reading this, it will help you too. To see me still standing today, you might would ask how? And my answer to you would be by God’s grace and mercy. I went through physical, mental, and verbal abuse, two rapes, two attempted murders, attempted suicide, severe and complicated health issues, a marriage that didn’t last a year and ended in divorce due to adultery, having to start over after the divorce, and even after all this, just recently getting diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer in February. I almost wanted to give up and give in once again folks but the God I serve would not let me. I had to remember that no matter my storms, I had a living rock that I could turn to, and you have a living rock that you can turn to. Just call out to Him. Trust. Believe. Have faith. Don’t give up. And don’t let your storms win, no matter what trials may come your way. You are stronger than you know and you can overcome it. Until next time folks, stay safe and stay blessed!
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