The psalm that inspired Martin Luther's 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.' A declaration of trust that God is our refuge in the midst of chaos, upheaval, and fear.
5 min
Duration
1 day
Commitment
Beginner-Friendly
Level
Read the psalm meditatively, inserting the name of the person in crisis. Let each verse build confidence that God is present even when everything feels like it's falling apart.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Be still, and know that I am God.
Invite a small group to pray this with you. Everyone gets the same prayer text, the same rhythm, the same intention.