Cast your cares on the Lord
and he will sustain you;
he will never let
the righteous be shaken.
Psalm 55:22 NIV
Sustained
Bounded by three oceans – the Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic – Canada is home to the longest coastline and the largest freshwater lake system in the world. We are proud of the fish and seafood that come from them. Fish and seafood are part of our culture, our way of life, so it’s vital that our fisheries remain healthy and sustainable for future generations. Our clean, cold waters contain more than 160 species of fish and seafood, and our fresh, frozen, smoked, and canned products are in high demand in every corner of the globe.
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There is a reason why counselors are respected and appreciated. They serve the purpose of being a listening ear, allowing us to express our feelings, our failures, or future hopes and dreams. What is missing is something much deeper – what do we do with our sin, our guilt, our shame. This is where we need our God to be available to us, and the good news is, He is always available. In Psalm 55:22 we read: “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” While God may not be physically present, He has the best listening ears in the world. He is never too busy to listen, and even better, He is never too weak or weary to be able to sustain you no matter what you are going through. The best of all is that assurance that is in the last phrase here – the righteous will never be shaken. You can count on His concern, His compassion, His grace, and promises to sustain you, no matter what you are going through. So, cast your cares on Him.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley