A Very Present Help!

Is this the way that God seems to you?

Psalms 46:1(NKJV)

1    God is our refuge and strength,      A very present help in trouble.

A lot of people seem to have the view of God being out there somewhere.  He's not really real for a lot of people.  That's too bad because God can be a very real and present help for those who take the time to build a relationship with Him.  I have that type of relationship with God and it is the coolest thing. 

Now let's look at the next two verses in chapter 46.

Psalms 46:2-3(NKJV)

2    Therefore we will not fear,     Even though the earth be removed,     And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

3    Though its waters roar and be troubled,     Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah

How we react and deal with the trials and tribulations of life seems to matter to God.  I believe there are two things that God seems to look for.  We are told repeatedly not to fear and we are told repeatedly to take joy or glory in our tribulations. 

I think both of these things are linked to our faith.  If we truly believe that a real and present God has our back then there is no reason what so ever to fear.  Fear just shows a lack of faith that God has it covered. 
 

Along the same lines, when we handle our trials and tribulations in a joyful, expectant attitude or spirit, I believe we again demonstrate our faith that God is very real, He is very present, and He takes a very real and concrete interest in each and every one of our lives.  Whatever it is, He has it covered!

Would you like to have that type of relationship with God?  It starts with accepting Jesus, God's son, as your personal Lord and Savior.  It starts by asking Jesus to come into your life and lead you.  Not in some mystical and far off way, but in a very real and personal way.

Why not do that right now?  Just have a conversation with Jesus.  Let Him know what you need.  "Dear Jesus…."