One day last week I wanted to walk outside. Boy was it windy; didn't know if I was going to keep going or not.

When I turned out of my driveway to head south, I walked in front of our neighbor's building site to the west. It blocked off the winds. Still windy, but I couldn't feel it. I did a couple of laps in front of the buildings using them as protection from the blasts.

Sort of like life itself. Sometimes the winds of change blow. But if we trust God and walk with Him, the wind still threaten us but we walk with His protection and we can't feel it, as those without His guarding hands.

"This I declare that He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I am trusting Him. For He rescues you from every trap, and protects you from the fatal plaque. He will shield you with His wings! They will shelter you. His faithful promises are your armor. Now you don't need to be afraid of the dark any more, nor fear the dangers of the day, nor dread the plagues of darkness, nor disasters in the morning."

~ Psalm 91:2 - 6 LAB

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Bible Commentary:  "God is a refuge, a shelter when we are afraid. The writer's faith in God as Protector would carry him through all the dangers and fears of life. This should be a picture of our trust---trading all our fears for faith in Him, no matter what kind of fear it may be."

(If you have the chance in the near future, read all of Psalm 91.)

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