An exhausted parent in a house filled with dirty dishes and overflowing laundry baskets. A boss with demanding employees and problematic finances. A student stressed about papers, exams, and falling grades. Sometimes, when we feel overwhelmed by life’s responsibilities, we just want to run away from them.

Where do we go when we need to retreat?

God is described many different ways in the Bible, but some especially comforting ones are found in this single verse of Psalm 46: “God is our refuge and strength, a very ready help in trouble” (v. 1). In this message, Dr. Stanley leads us through Bible passages that show us the typical paths that can take us to an overwhelmed place, and the many ways our heavenly Father extends to us the refuge and help we yearn for.

God has made generous provision for His children in every single circumstance of life. The stability and peace He gives far surpasses any worldly offering. And there is no earthly place of escape greater than the safe shelter we can find in Him.