This morning, on the first day of school, I am meditating on Psalm 46 (Psalm 45 in the Orthodox Bible).

Specifically-

1 Our God is refuge and strength, a helper in afflictions which mightily befall us.

2 Therefore shall we not fear when the earth be shaken, nor when the mountains be removed into the heart of the seas.

3 Their waters roared and were troubled, the mountains were troubled by His might.

4 The rushings of the river make glad the city of God; the Most High hath hallowed His tabernacle.

5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be shaken; God shall help her right early in the morning.

6 The nations were troubled, kingdoms tottered, the Most High gave forth His voice, the earth was shaken.

7 The Lord of hosts is with us, our helper is the God of Jacob.

8 Come and behold the works of God, what marvels He hath wrought on the earth, making wars to cease unto the ends of the earth.

9 He will crush the bow and will shatter the weapon, and shields will He utterly burn with fire.

10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

11 The Lord of hosts is with us, our helper is the God of Jacob