 Promise #199: I will blanket My protection over all who trust in Me. Psalm 5:11 (WEB) But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice, Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. Let them also who love your name be joyful in you. In the NLT and NIV Bible versions of this verse, the psalmist asks God to 'spread His protection over them.’ The Amplified Bible says, 'Make a covering over them.’ When I think of this promise, I imagine Papa God spreads a vast canopy, a nice, warm, comforting blanket that provides warmth, protection, and shelter throughout our lives. The knowledge of a loving God brooding over us and protecting us will cause us to trust Him even more and fill us to overflowing with unspeakable joy. I chose this particular photo of cloud cover to remind me that just as the clouds can shield us from the heat of the sun's rays, so God's love covers us and shields us from the harshness that life can bring our way. May each of us snuggle under the blanket of God's protecting love today, and may our hearts be filled with joy, knowing that we are safe and secure for the rest of our lives. *** Responsive Prayer: Father, thank You that I am safe and secure throughout my life as I live under Your loving protection. Help me believe that this is my current reality today, regardless of my circumstances, so I can feel Your comforting embrace knowing that You are My defender. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. Comments are closed.
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