When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. (Psalms 63:6, 7 KJV)
How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. (Psalms 36:7 KJV)
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah. My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations. For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth. (Psalms 57:1-11 KJV)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth. He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. (Psalms 46:1-11 KJV)
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. (Psalms 91:1-16 KJV)
I received the following email from a dear friend a few years ago, which I feel compelled to share with you. Her circumstances left her hanging by a thread:
"Let me tell you where I've been. This past February we found out that our 16-year-old son had been sneaking into our 17-year-old daughter's room in the middle of the night and touching her. From February to June I cried non-stop. July through August there were no tears left. There was nothing left; I was dead. I wasn't eating or sleeping. The despair and hopelessness was beyond anything I had ever experienced. It felt as though the Lord brought me to the edge of a cliff and left me there. It was the most frightening time of my life. I told friends I wasn't going to make it. I didn't even know what I meant by that, but I meant every word of it. I was in so much pain. I just didn't know how I could live like this day after day without relief. I was so disappointed in myself. How could I end up in this state as a 'good' Christian? I felt that I should have been able to stand up under this trial much better than I was. Nothing gave me relief from my thoughts. There was no joy or pleasure, and fear was ruling my mind. I put memory verses everywhere in my house, and I would just wander aimlessly from one verse to the next just trying to hold on for one more minute. Depression came and the anxiety mounted. It was more than I could bear. I felt none of God's grace or mercy."
There are times when we must cry out to God for His help and run for cover under His almighty wing!
Now read Psalm 36:7, Psalm 57, and Psalm 46. If you have more time, read Psalm 91 as well. Recall a few instances when you were keenly aware of God's divine protection or provision. As you contemplate God's faithfulness, take a few moments to praise Him.
Like yesterday, choose one scripture from today that the Lord is using to renew your mind and transform your heart.
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