“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no enemy can withstand]. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust [with great confidence, and on whom I rely]!” For He will save you from the trap of the fowler, And from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you and completely protect you with His pinions, And under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and a wall. You will not be afraid of the terror of night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, Nor of the destruction (sudden death) that lays waste at noon. A thousand may fall at your side And ten thousand at your right hand, But danger will not come near you. You will only [be a spectator as you] look on with your eyes And witness the [divine] repayment of the wicked [as you watch safely from the shelter of the Most High]. Because you have made the Lord, [who is] my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, No evil will befall you, Nor will any plague come near your tent. For He will command His angels in regard to you, To protect and defend and guard you in all your ways [of obedience and service]. They will lift you up in their hands, So that you do not [even] strike your foot against a stone. You will tread upon the lion and cobra; The young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot. “Because he set his love on Me, therefore I will save him; I will set him [securely] on high, because he knows My name [he confidently trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never abandon him, no, never]. He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With a long life I will satisfy him And I will let him see My salvation.””
Psalms 91:1-16 AMP
The Prescription for Peace
Psalm 91 is one of my favorite psalms of all time! I have learned that fear is like a mist; it can seem all-consuming and appears as though nothing else exists, but when the light of the sun (Son) shines on it, the mist disappears. I can once again see the truth - that God is with me, and He loves me. The more I have learned and experienced God's incredible love for me, the less I have experienced fear's grip on my life.
When we make God's presence our home, we can truly rest, knowing that He is right beside us and he is covering us. When we remain in this place, the place of His presence and communion, nothing can truly harm us. We don't have to be afraid of not having control because He is in control. When the world is fearful and full of unrest, we don't need to be anxious or cower because our Heavenly Father is our source of provision. Nothing is bigger, stronger, or more dependable than His love for us.
What scares you? Is it the unknown? The dark, not having enough? Someone or something harming you? Are there specific triggers from events in your past that are causing anxiety and torment in your life?
Spend some time today in prayer, asking God to show you an area where fear has settled in your life and ask Him to shine His light and truth.
Heavenly Father, I want to live every day in your presence, and I want to know that you're right beside me every moment of the day.
Right now, will you please show me any places where I have given fear more say or authority in my life than you? I confess and repent for giving fear this power in my life, and I ask you to come and wash me and fill me with your love. Please show me how to walk beside you in this area of my life.
In Jesus's wonderful name, amen.
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