The Lord is
good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in
him.
- Nahum 1:7 (NLT)
It always makes me laugh how Thanksgiving has this incredible slow build — planning menus, cleaning the house, thawing the turkey, getting the tables set — all leading up to one giant, delicious meal that disappears in about fourteen minutes. And then, before the dishes are even dry, the world slingshots straight into Black Friday madness.
Crowded stores, long lines, sales flashing everywhere, people running on leftover pumpkin pie and very little sleep… it’s enough to make even the calmest person say, “Lord, help me.”
After the warmth of Thanksgiving, the noise and chaos can feel jarring. The house is a mess, the fridge is stuffed with leftovers, and your feet are still tired from either shopping or hosting — or both. The “day after” can leave you feeling drained instead of joyful.
But this is where Nahum 1:7 speaks right into our tired hearts:
“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble.”
Even when the “trouble” is just the overwhelming swirl of holiday crowds, noise, exhaustion, and expectations… He is still our refuge. He is still our calm. He is still the One we can run to when our soul needs rest.
I love that the verse ends with, “He knows those who trust in Him.”
He knows you — your limits, your stress, your heart, your desire to make the holidays special, and the weight you carry trying to keep everything running smoothly. He sees the effort, the exhaustion, and the mental overload that can follow a big celebration.
And He invites you to take a breath.
Thankfulness doesn’t end when the leftovers go in the fridge or when the Black Friday crowds take over the stores. Gratitude grows in the quiet moments afterward — when you stop long enough to feel His presence and remember that He is your stronghold, even in the chaos.
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Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- Nahum 1:7 (NLT)
It always makes me laugh how Thanksgiving has this incredible slow build — planning menus, cleaning the house, thawing the turkey, getting the tables set — all leading up to one giant, delicious meal that disappears in about fourteen minutes. And then, before the dishes are even dry, the world slingshots straight into Black Friday madness.
Crowded stores, long lines, sales flashing everywhere, people running on leftover pumpkin pie and very little sleep… it’s enough to make even the calmest person say, “Lord, help me.”
After the warmth of Thanksgiving, the noise and chaos can feel jarring. The house is a mess, the fridge is stuffed with leftovers, and your feet are still tired from either shopping or hosting — or both. The “day after” can leave you feeling drained instead of joyful.
But this is where Nahum 1:7 speaks right into our tired hearts:
“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble.”
Even when the “trouble” is just the overwhelming swirl of holiday crowds, noise, exhaustion, and expectations… He is still our refuge. He is still our calm. He is still the One we can run to when our soul needs rest.
I love that the verse ends with, “He knows those who trust in Him.”
He knows you — your limits, your stress, your heart, your desire to make the holidays special, and the weight you carry trying to keep everything running smoothly. He sees the effort, the exhaustion, and the mental overload that can follow a big celebration.
And He invites you to take a breath.
Thankfulness doesn’t end when the leftovers go in the fridge or when the Black Friday crowds take over the stores. Gratitude grows in the quiet moments afterward — when you stop long enough to feel His presence and remember that He is your stronghold, even in the chaos.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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