One afternoon last week, the call came instructing us all to get inside, locking doors and windows until further notice.
It was a police robo call informing us the police were looking for a criminal in our neighborhood, on my very street, no less. The hunt actually went on for several days until they were caught in another state.
The call was enough for me to let my family know to get inside and “batten down the hatches”. Friends and family texted or called to make sure we were safe as they also heard the news.
In our home, we have since had several discussions. They have mostly surrounded thoughts on keeping ourselves “safe”. Most of the suggestions sadly came out of the mouth of “yours truly”, who cannot watch crime shows without having nightmares.
This morning I sit here, in a much better frame of mind, as I have reined in my thoughts and emotions. In reading Psalm 91 through several times, I find peace in reading:
- He is our refuge, our place of safety.
- He will rescue us.
- He is our shelter.
“If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague come near your home. For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.” (Psalm 91:9-11, NLT)
Safety was totally out of my control.
But never out of His.
And so I pray … Thank you, Lord, that Your eyes are always on us and never sleep. Amazing to think how You are ever-watchful. You are always beside us and ready to protect. On those days when the news would cause me angst, help me to remember that no amount of my worry or hand-wringing will ever keep my family safe. You are our refuge, our place of safety. Help me to cast my cares on You with the assurance that You hold us in the palms of Your hands. It is in Your Name, I pray. Amen.
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Psalm 91 is a favorite! I love the huge promises of protection and the Lord’s presence!
It is a chapter chock full of promises! May we remember them allowing them to bring the assurance we need.
Yea, I think that would make me a little nervous as well! Glad it all worked out well for you.
I also love that Psalm. It contains such words of comfort and peace in the midst of world filled with crazy! 🙂
Thanks for these words. (Stopping by from Inspire Me Mondays)
May we remember to turn to His Word quickly to be filled with the assurance and peace we need when we hear of crazy times. Praying for it to be my first and immediate response!
Psalm 91 is such a good psalm. Your post is a great reminder to run to God and not try to rely on our own strength. He is our refuge and strength! Blessings to you. I’m visiting from #SmallWonder.
Gayl, I want His Word to be my first and immediate response when news strikes. This has become my prayer since this incident. We’re always learning and growing 🙂 Blessings to you this morning!
He is our everything. And Psalm 91 says so much. I am grateful you and your neighbor were safe and they caught the person.
I also have learned so much about God using Psalm 91 through watching birds and reading other Scriptures about birds. That is what I wrote on for today at Being Woven. God is my All in all.
Caring through Christ, ~ linda
Thanks for sharing, Joanne – love that Psalm!
Oh goodness, I hear you about watching crime shows and picturing unpleasant things! Glad you’re all safe and I am so thankful for a God who loves and protects!