Protection

I am very protective of my family. I can’t help but want what is best for them and keep them from harm. I have learned over the years though that the struggle of growing up is necessary and while I can provide some level of protection, they need the Lord. His protection is 24/7. His surveillance is very thorough. He doesn’t miss anything.  I am a huge fan of our law enforcement because they provide protection for our community. I am a fan of our armed forces as they protect our family.  There are times that I need a different kind of protection that they don’t provide. I need protection from myself. I need the Protection that the Lord provides. Check this out…

¹ O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
    don’t let me be disgraced.
    Save me, for you do what is right.
² Turn your ear to listen to me;
    rescue me quickly.
Be my rock of protection,
    a fortress where I will be safe.
³ You are my rock and my fortress.
    For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.
⁴ Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me,
    for I find protection in you alone.
⁵ I entrust my spirit into your hand.
    Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God.

²³ Love the Lord, all you godly ones!
    For the Lord protects those who are loyal to him,
    but he harshly punishes the arrogant.
²⁴ So be strong and courageous,
    all you who put your hope in the Lord! (Psalm 31:1-5, 23-24 NLT)

I need the Lord’s protection from without and within.

I need His protection with my physical being.

I need His protection with my soul.

I need His protection with my thoughts.

I need His protection with my motives.

I need His protection with the things I see and hear.

I need the Lord’s protection in my normal daily routines.

Pressing On!

Dwayne