Flee or Stand Firm? How to Trust God When Life Collapses (Psalm 11)
- Author
- James Long
- Published
- Fri 01 Aug 2025
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Flee or Stand Firm? How to Trust God When Life Collapses (Psalm 11)
When fear rises and everything around you seems to fall apart, what should you do? In this episode on Psalm 11, we explore how to take refuge not in escape but in the unshakable reign of God, discovering how to stand firm when life’s foundations give way.
Episode Highlights
- Why David refuses fear-based escape and instead clings to God’s sovereignty
- How Psalm 11 addresses personal anxiety and cultural collapse
- What it means to take refuge in God when the world feels unsafe
- The promise that God sees, tests, and vindicates His people
- Why delay in justice is not denial of justice
- What it means that the upright will one day “behold His face”
- How to cultivate moral courage and endurance in times of pressure
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ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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