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Bible verse
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
What it means
Not a help far off, but a very present one, near, available, now. When trouble comes, God is not a last resort; He is a refuge you can run into immediately.
Psalm 46:1 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 46:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 46 |
| Topic | fear |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 46:1?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 46. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 46:1?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Psalm 46:1 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Psalm 46:1, fear. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Psalm 46 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 46:1 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
