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Psalm 46:1 (NIV) — God Is Our Refuge and Strength When Life Feels Overwhelming -

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Send us your feedback — we’re listeningPsalm 46:1 (NIV) — God Is Our Refuge and Strength When Life Feels Overwhelming Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Before the day gets busy, take a moment and breathe. Perhaps you have woken up already thinking about everything waiting for you today. There may be decisions to make, people to care for, bills to deal with, conversations you are not looking forward to, or simply that feeling that there is too much to carry. But before you step into this day, remember that you do not have to face it alone. Psalm 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Father, this morning we come to You just as we are. For the person who woke up worried, be their refuge. For the person carrying something they have not been able to tell anyone else, remind them that You already know. And for the person who feels they have very little strength left, meet them with Your strength today. Lord Jesus, we bring before You people and communities across Japan, Singapore, South Korea, China, India and Australia. Meet people in their homes, families, workplaces and communities. Bring peace where there is uncertainty, wisdom where decisions are difficult, protection where people feel vulnerable, and hope where hearts have become tired. Let Your presence reach people who may never hear our voices but are known and loved by You. Holy Spirit, help us not to borrow tomorrow’s troubles before today has even begun. Give us grace for this day, strength for this moment and faith for the next step. We do not need to understand everything before we trust You. When fear rises, help us turn towards Jesus. When we feel overwhelmed, remind us where our help comes from. And when we cannot see what lies ahead, help us walk forward knowing that God is already there. Fear will not win, because God is our refuge and strength. Father, cover us today, hold our families, guide our steps and keep our hearts close to Jesus. We begin this day with You, and we trust You with whatever comes. Amen. Blessing: Que Dios sea tu refugio y tu fuerza hoy. Que la paz de Cristo guarde tu corazón. Que Deus seja seu refúgio e sua força hoje. Que a paz de Cristo guarde o seu coração. Nawa’y ang Diyos ang maging kanlungan at lakas mo ngayon, at nawa’y ingatan ng kapayapaan ni Cristo ang iyong puso. Hidden Treasures: Discover more Bible-centred prayers in the Hidden Treasures library, inspired by Isaiah 45:3 (NIV). Daily Prayer, Psalm 46:1, God Is Our Refuge, Morning Prayer, Protection and Strength, Christian Prayer, DailyPrayer.uk Christian morning prayer, Psalm 46:1 prayer, prayer for protection, prayer for strength, God is my refuge, prayer when feeling overwhelmed, morning prayer for peace, Jesus prayer, daily Christian prayer, prayer for worrySupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

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