The
LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I
take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2
NIV
One
day at work, stress overwhelmed me as I tried to meet the demands of an important
deadline. Every time I tried to slow down and take a breath, someone else
needed something “10 minutes ago”. The tension and anxiety grew as my heart
rate increased. Taking deep breaths didn’t help cut through the chaos. I felt
exposed and overpowered.
The
words of a Psalm I had read earlier that morning came rushing to my mind. “The Lord is my fortress in whom I take
refuge.” When I think of the word refuge, I picture a castle or fortress
from long ago. Having had the opportunity to visit various castles in Europe, I
remember the grandeur and strength of their structure. Long ago, castles provided
protection from the outside world.
Just
like the impenetrable castle walls, Jesus provides protection from the chaos of
my day. He is my rock, my shield, a mighty fortress against anything the enemy
throws at me…even a stressful day at work.
Lord, thank you for your
refuge and renewed strength I find in the safety of your arms. Amen
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