I think every kid believes that she is safe in bed if the covers are pulled tightly under her chin or, better yet, over her head. Do you remember hiding under the covers at night? Do you remember that feeling of being safe and warm?
As you grow up, you realize the covers don’t really protect you, but you also realize there isn’t really a monster in the closet! No matter your age, we all need a place of safety and warmth, we long for a refuge in times of trouble.
In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.
Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.
Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
Free me from the trap that is set for me,
for you are my refuge.
Into your hands I commit my spirit;
redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth.
(Psalm 31:1-5, NIV)
God is our refuge, our place of shelter. He never promised that we wouldn’t face storms in life, but He did promise to be with us through the storms. We hide ourselves in the Lord, trusting that He will watch over us, protect us and hold us close.
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