*My Very Present Help In Trouble* 
*God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. (Psalm 46:1-3)*
Father,
I thank you that when trouble arises you are not distant. You do not see me from a distance, you are not far away. You are very present, immanent, near, close, help in trouble. You know me personally, you know my troubles intimately, and you know what will bring you the most glory and honor. Trouble must come through you first before you allow it to touch me. I take my refuge in you. I do not try to stand against the troubles in my own willpower, but rather, run to you. I find my strength in you. The persistence of trials wears me down, but you are the Restorer and Supplier of my strength.
I will not be afraid, even when everything around me is collapsing. If my job collapses, I will not fear. If my health collapses, I will not fear. If my family collapses, and my friends desert me, and I have nothing left, I will not be afraid. Even if the earth itself should begin to collapse around me I won’t be afraid. Why? Because you are my Refuge and Strength, my help in trouble, my Strong Tower, and my Shepherd. I am safe as long as I am close to you. You are greater than my circumstances, greater than my fears, and greater than any enemy that stands against me.
*You rule over all things, and you have promised to do good to me. You have promised to set a table in the presence of my enemies, and to fill my days with mercy and kindness, and to let nothing separate me from your love. I believe you will fulfill all your promises to me, even when my circumstances seem to indicate otherwise. I believe you will work all things together for my good, even when I can’t see how that’s possible.*
Therefore, I will not fear. Because you are an ever present help in trouble, I will not fear. I will not let my circumstances dictate my life. I will find my refuge in you Lord.