Unshakeable Ground
07/23/2025
“There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.”
— 1 Samuel 2:2 (NIV)
In a world full of shifting opinions, uncertain outcomes, and fragile foundations, this declaration from Hannah, spoken in prayer after the birth of her son Samuel, rings out like a song of unwavering confidence. Her words are not whispered; they are proclaimed with conviction: “There is no one holy like the Lord… no Rock like our God.”
Hannah had just experienced one of the most powerful turnarounds in her life. For years, she had wept in despair over her barrenness, ridiculed by others and misunderstood even by the priest. But instead of hardening her heart or walking away from God, she poured her soul out before Him. And in time, God answered. Her son, Samuel, would grow up to become one of Israel’s greatest prophets. But notice, her praise isn’t centered on the blessing she received. It’s centered on who God is.
Hannah doesn’t say, “There’s no provider like God,” or “There’s no miracle worker like God,” though both would be true. She declares His holiness and His unshakeable strength: “There is no one holy like the Lord… no Rock like our God.”
The word holy means “set apart,” pure and flawless. Our God is not just a better version of us, He’s in a category all His own. His thoughts are higher, His ways are perfect, and His character never changes. He doesn’t shift with culture, opinion, or emotion. He is the Rock.
We often build our lives on things that crumble: careers, relationships, health, popularity, even our own moral strength. But when life caves in, when disappointment or disaster comes, only a foundation built on God will hold.
I once read the story of a small village in the mountains that suffered a terrible earthquake. Many of the homes slid or cracked, but one house stood firm, untouched. When reporters asked the builder why, he said, “We anchored it to the rock.”
What are you anchored to today?
If God is your Rock, you won’t just survive the storm—you’ll stand through it and sing like Hannah: There is no Rock like our God!
Here are some things to help you on your journey.
Spend 5 minutes in quiet reflection today declaring God’s holiness.
Write down the things in your life that feel unstable and surrender them in prayer to God.
Memorize 1 Samuel 2:2 and declare it aloud when you feel shaken.
My challenge for you is this:
When something today makes you feel anxious, uncertain, or overwhelmed, stop and say out loud: “There is no Rock like my God.” Let that truth redirect your heart from fear to faith. Don’t just think about your problems, talk to your Rock. Stand firm, even if everything else feels like it’s shaking.
There is no one holy like You. You are set apart, perfect, and unchanging. You are my Rock, steady when life is uncertain and strong when I am weak. Forgive me when I try to anchor my hope in things that cannot hold. Today, I choose to stand on Your promises and trust in Your character. Help me to rest in Your holiness and draw strength from Your unshakable presence. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.”
— 1 Samuel 2:2 (NIV)
In a world full of shifting opinions, uncertain outcomes, and fragile foundations, this declaration from Hannah, spoken in prayer after the birth of her son Samuel, rings out like a song of unwavering confidence. Her words are not whispered; they are proclaimed with conviction: “There is no one holy like the Lord… no Rock like our God.”
Hannah had just experienced one of the most powerful turnarounds in her life. For years, she had wept in despair over her barrenness, ridiculed by others and misunderstood even by the priest. But instead of hardening her heart or walking away from God, she poured her soul out before Him. And in time, God answered. Her son, Samuel, would grow up to become one of Israel’s greatest prophets. But notice, her praise isn’t centered on the blessing she received. It’s centered on who God is.
Hannah doesn’t say, “There’s no provider like God,” or “There’s no miracle worker like God,” though both would be true. She declares His holiness and His unshakeable strength: “There is no one holy like the Lord… no Rock like our God.”
The word holy means “set apart,” pure and flawless. Our God is not just a better version of us, He’s in a category all His own. His thoughts are higher, His ways are perfect, and His character never changes. He doesn’t shift with culture, opinion, or emotion. He is the Rock.
We often build our lives on things that crumble: careers, relationships, health, popularity, even our own moral strength. But when life caves in, when disappointment or disaster comes, only a foundation built on God will hold.
I once read the story of a small village in the mountains that suffered a terrible earthquake. Many of the homes slid or cracked, but one house stood firm, untouched. When reporters asked the builder why, he said, “We anchored it to the rock.”
What are you anchored to today?
If God is your Rock, you won’t just survive the storm—you’ll stand through it and sing like Hannah: There is no Rock like our God!
Here are some things to help you on your journey.
Spend 5 minutes in quiet reflection today declaring God’s holiness.
Write down the things in your life that feel unstable and surrender them in prayer to God.
Memorize 1 Samuel 2:2 and declare it aloud when you feel shaken.
My challenge for you is this:
When something today makes you feel anxious, uncertain, or overwhelmed, stop and say out loud: “There is no Rock like my God.” Let that truth redirect your heart from fear to faith. Don’t just think about your problems, talk to your Rock. Stand firm, even if everything else feels like it’s shaking.
There is no one holy like You. You are set apart, perfect, and unchanging. You are my Rock, steady when life is uncertain and strong when I am weak. Forgive me when I try to anchor my hope in things that cannot hold. Today, I choose to stand on Your promises and trust in Your character. Help me to rest in Your holiness and draw strength from Your unshakable presence. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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