Psalm 121:5-8 (NLT)
God Protects Us
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The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.
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The sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon at night.
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The Lord keeps you from all harm
and watches over your life.
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The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.
Pause in his presence
Lenten Reflection: God provides for us by being our protective shade; he overshadows our weakness and covers our spiritual immaturity. The Lord never promises a cushy life; he does promise a well-armed life, because he is all-powerful. We need God’s power to keep our souls from the dominion of sin. Notice, God’s promise to protect us is comprehensive: in our coming and our going…in everything and at all times.
Prayer: Lord, I want to stay in the shadow of the Almighty, so arm my life, set your angels around me, and protect my soul from sin. In Jesus’ name. Amen.