As we learn to trust our God in every situation, we can seek
refuge in Him. He is our protector. Caring for our grandkids reminds me of their
need for protection. They need and rely on their parents and those who love them,
to feed them, to understand when they need sleep, to care for them when they
are scared or sick. We are there as they sleep and when they rise, ready to
nurture, to love, to comfort, to sustain them through their days.
What a privilege to
watch them grow, to celebrate with them as they learn, to see their spirit, their
minds, their bodies growing day-by-day. Yet, even this deep love pales in
comparison to the love our Father in heaven has for us.
He, too, loves to
nurture us, to protect us, to watch over us from morning ‘til night. He never
sleeps. He is available to His children. Count on Him, just as our grandkids
count on others to care for them. And best of all, they have a heavenly Father
to protect them along the way.
Psalm 121 is a song
of comfort, of the knowledge of our God watching over us, of the deep love and
availability of God. The entire Psalm is 8 verses. Take in these wonderful
words of Scripture as we praise our protector.
I lift up
my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-He who watches
over you will not slumber. Indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither
slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you-the Lord is your shade at your
right hand. The sun will not harm you by day nor the moon by night. The Lord
will keep you from all harm-He will watch over your life. The Lord will watch over
your coming and going, both now and forevermore. Psalm 121
He is watching over
you, whether you rise or whether you sleep, both now and forevermore. Such
promises allow us to feel protected, secure and loved. Your heavenly Father
loves you.
Lord,
We come to You today knowing you will protect us. You watch
over us and give us all we need. Teach us to love with that same sacrificial
love as we care for one another.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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