The Secret Place He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. Psalm 91:1-3 (NIV) Have you ever been afraid of your shadow? God's shadow is a place where we don't have to be afraid. If we get in God's shadow for protection, leaning on him, relaxing in his arms, and allowing him to carry us through difficult times, we are promised that God will make a "way out of no way." Getting into God's shadow is like going to a secret place where there are no distractions but intimacy between God and us. Whether we're in private or in a public place like a church, the secret place is where we fall in love with God again. Isaiah 59:19 says "that when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against it." So nothing shall harm us if we take refuge in God's shadow and let him lead, guide, and protect us, trying us like silver is tried, and loving us so unconditionally that it brings us to tears. And when it is all said and done, we will have peace that surpasses all understanding and fire in our bellies that burns through any dark place we encounter. Jesus will protect us from the hands of the enemy. He will make us the "head" and not the "tail," so that we are above and not beneath things. So continue to praise and give reverence to the One who consistently saves us. Minister Brian Darden Prayer: Father, in the name of your Son, Jesus, I ask you to keep me totally under your protection. Put me under your wing and carry me through any problem that I may face. Love me, care for me, and mold me in any way that you want to. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Thanks to whomever is postings this Lent series. My wife would read the posting during Christmas time to us at the breakfast table or in the eveing when we sat down for dinner. When she told me that there was now daily posting for Lent, I checked it out myself. i find these short writing very thoughtful. Thanks.
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