Psalm 4:8
"I will
lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety."
NIV
Our two storey log home does not have heat registers
upstairs. We depend upon the heat from the main floors wood stove to meander its
way up the staircase.
Although this works well most of the time, during the
years coldest months the upstairs bedrooms can become downright chilly. I do not
appreciate this fact when I creep out of bed early in the morning, I do however
love the sense of security and warmth I encounter as I snuggle into soft
flannelette sheets topped by a cozy blanket when retiring at night.
Laying there cocooned against the winter's cold I am
reminded of the blanket of God's promises which cover his people when the chill
of fear seeks to penetrate our hearts. Life is constantly influx but the word of
the Lord stands forever. People and things fail us but the word of the Lord is
proven and perfect; it is as a blanket of protection around those who trust in
him allowing them to lie down and sleep in peace, to dwell in safety.
Today I do not know what chilly circumstances may blow
into my life, but I do know that amidst it all I can count on the protective
blanket of God's promises to cloak me in his peace and see me through the night.
Prayer: Lord God we thank you that heaven and earth
will pass away, but your words will by no means pass away. We bless you O Lord
that your word is settled forever in heaven. And we praise you that you are a
shield to all who trust in you. In Christ's name we pray. Amen
Mark 13:31; Ps 119:89; Ps 18:30 NIV
Lynne Phipps
lynnephipps@hotmail.com
Atlin, B.C.
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