Our Guardian-God

In our world today, trouble and danger abound on every side. However, as children of God, we do not need to fear for ourselves or our loved ones. If you are struggling with worry, look to your source of help and strength- the Lord God.

I look up to the mountains and hills, longing for God’s help. But then I realize that our true help and protection come only from the Lord, our Creator who made the heavens and the earth. He will guard and guide me, never letting me stumble or fall. God is my keeper; he will never forget nor ignore me. He will never slumber nor sleep; he is the Guardian-God for his people, Israel. Jehovah himself will watch over you; he’s always at your side to shelter you safely in his presence. He’s protecting you from all danger both day and night. He will keep you from every form of evil or calamity as he continually watches over you. You will be guarded by God himself. You will be safe when you leave your home and safely you will return. He will protect you now, and he’ll protect you forevermore! Psalm 121: 1-8 (The Passion Translation, TPT) emphasis mine

God is not an absentee Father. No matter what is happening around us, our heavenly Father is watching over us and protecting us from evil. Do not allow fear to creep in and cause you to shrink back. Yes, there is violence and wickedness in the world, but fear only opens the door wide to the enemy. It allows him to get in and wreak havoc.

So, make the decision to reject fear, and instead rely on this Psalm to remind you that God Himself is always protecting you and yours- now and forevermore.