The Lord is the strength of his people;
he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
Oh, save your people and bless your heritage!
Be their shepherd and carry them forever. - Psalm 28:8-9

People all around me are hurting today. As I step back and look at the bigger picture, it becomes quite overwhelming, actually. Between church issues, physical illness and pains, and even death, it feels like everyone in my community is getting rocked over and over again.

God is the strength of the church. He is where we need to run for refuge. I need to cry out to Him to help us. He has already committed to being our shepherd and carry us forever as we put our faith in Him as our Savior. It is all I need.

Please, Lord. Make it all I need.