18th October 2023
Weekly Meditation Verse: Psalm 144 “My deliverer and my shield.”
Last week I was reflecting on how difficult times in my life have caused me to behave differently. I realised that these days, I have a much softer and relaxed approach to most situations as my work has moved from a regular job to a ministry that I am passionate about; my newfound confidence has led me to be less defensive. I describe this as a contrast to times in my life when things have gone wrong, and I have felt the need to put up shields to protect myself and have perhaps been a bit less pleasant to be around. I guess that if I had truly known this verse, I would have realised that God is my shield and deliverer, thankfully looking back I can now see this for myself.
Are you relying on your own shields at the moment? If so, there’s good news! God has got it covered; you can lean on His strength.
Psalm 55:22
“22 Give all your cares to the Lord and He will give you strength. He will never let those who are right with Him be shaken.”