Speed Bumps

Mark Norman

Psalm 46 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah.

According to Alamoth. A Song.

1-3 God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need him. We stand fearless at the cliff-edge of doom, courageous in seastorm and earthquake, Before the rush and roar of oceans, the tremors that shift mountains. Selah

Psalm 46 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah.

According to Alamoth. A Song.

1-3 God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need him. We stand fearless at the cliff-edge of doom, courageous in seastorm and earthquake, Before the rush and roar of oceans, the tremors that shift mountains. Selah

Psalm 46 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah.

According to Alamoth. A Song.

4-6 River fountains splash joy, cooling God‟s city, this sacred haunt of the Most High. God lives here, the streets are safe, God at your service from crack of dawn. Godless nations rant and rave, kings and kingdoms threaten, but Earth does anything he says. 7 Jacob-wrestling God fights for us, God-of-Angel-Armies protects us. Selah

Psalm 46 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah.

According to Alamoth. A Song.

8-10 Attention, all! See the marvels of God! He plants flowers and trees all over the earth, Bans war from pole to pole, breaks all the weapons across his knee. “Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything.” 11 Jacob-wrestling God fights for us, God-of-Angel-Armies protects us. Selah

Stress Relief from Psalm 46

Stress Relief from Psalm 46

Reality – calm even in tight spots

Psalm 46 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah.

According to Alamoth. A Song.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

Stress Relief from Psalm 46

Reality – calm even in tight spots

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Stress Relief from Psalm 46

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Psalm 46 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah.

According to Alamoth. A Song.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. 6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. Selah

Stress Relief from Psalm 46

Reality – calm even in tight spots Resources – real even if unseen

Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, „Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.‟ 39 Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive.

John 7:38-39 (ESV)

The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7 (ESV)

Clip from “Signs”

Stress Relief from Psalm 46

Reality – calm even in tight spots Resources – real even if unseen Response – crucial even if unnatural

Psalm 46 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah.

According to Alamoth. A Song.

Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” 11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Psalm 46 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah.

According to Alamoth. A Song.

Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” 11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Stress Relief from Psalm 46

Reality – calm even in tight spots Resources – real even if unseen Response – crucial even if unnatural