You are my hiding place and my shield; I have put my hope in Your word. Psalm 119:114
Psalm 119 has many unique characteristics beyond its length, but most important, it is a poem of deep trust and confidence in more than God’s sovereign and supreme authority. Its words proclaim God’s goodness and love.
Fight or flight is the complex, adrenaline filled choice you make when danger nears. Whether you run or stay there is an end game, a safe place to regroup and restore. If you reflect honestly, this hoped for and sought after respite should grant peace and rest of mind, heart and body.
The breath of God, His Word, is that hiding place. When good health turns to illness, when we fail socially, the financial math won’t math, and adulting brings nothing but disappointment…..and a great deal more in between…. God is our safe refuge.
The arrogant believe they need no one but themselves, the humble acknowledge the fragility of their own abilities and means. They know the secret, God is our defender, our safe place.
Love,
Gretchen