Word for the Week

The eternal God is your refuge, 

and his everlasting arms are under you. 

Deuteronomy 33:27a NLT

My sister and I have taken turns staying with my sick mother since right before the new year, but one thing remains constant: She asks every day that we read her devotion book and Scriptures out loud to her. What a blessing to have a mother who looks to God every single day for peace, comfort, and wisdom! 

It's amazing to me that she found the second part of this verse comforting, but the first part is what spoke to me. Isn't God's Word something? Perfect for whatever stage of life you are in!

Just a few questions to get you thinking about this verse:

• Is someone or something other than God your refuge?
• Where are you finding your source of strength or peace?
• What/Whom do you turn to when you are stressed?
• Do you depend on self or others first and then turn to God?
• Do you ever work on your problem first and then when it can't be worked out, ask God for direction?
• What gives you security? Your savings, 401K, job, husband, stocks and bonds, good health, a life with no current problems? 

The eternal God is your refuge, 

and his everlasting arms are under you.