Help is on the way

Read Psalm 46:1-11

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

Psalm 46:1

We live on top of a tall tidge in East Tennessee in a beautiful setting with a panoramic view of the Great Smoky Mountains.

 Frequently this serene setting is interrupted by the beat of the medical helicopter from the University of Tennessee Medical Center, which flies over our home on its way to the hospital.

 When we first began noticing the helicopter, we were bothered by the noise. As time went on, we realize that each flight meant that someone was in dire medical need. Each time we heard the helicopter, we would pray--- for the crew a,d the people involved in this mission of mercy, that all would work out well and according to God's plan. 

One day we were able to see a profoundly brighter side to these situations. Yes, the medical helicopter is sent out in serious circumstances. But the mere fact that it is in transit implies that help is on the way.

 Psalm 46:1 reminds us that "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Today, we will pray for the helicopter crew and those receiving their services. But we also offer thanks that God is present, providing strength and comfort to each person. God offers us hope and times of fear and despair. 

Richard Armbrister(Tennessee)

Dear wonderful and healing God, thank you for your loving care and for those who are instruments of your love.

Amen