Psalms 91:4 - Refuge

He will cover you with his feathers,
     and under his wings you will find refuge;
     his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Sometimes we just want to feel safe. We want to feel wanted, comforted and at home. God is that safe haven for us. He is our refuge. He will always accept us, no matter what, no matter what we have done, no matter who we have hurt, no matter who has hurt us, God will take us in. When we give up and give in to him, we have found our refuge.

Lord, thank you for being our refuge. Help us to give in to you. Amen,

Joel 3:16 - The Lord is a refuge

The Lord will roar from Zion

     and thunder from Jerusalem;

     the earth and the heavens will tremble.

But the Lord will be a refuge for his people,

     a stronghold for the people of Israel.

All around us bad things are happening and the causes are countless. It might be the fault of our family, friends, neighbors, city/state/national governments, the weather, society, political groups, etc. It might be our own fault. It might be Satan's fault. It might be God's fault. Regardless of where the trouble comes from, we do not have to be afraid. God is our refuge. We can always take shelter and rest in him. Peace is always available in every circumstance.

Lord, thank you for being our refuge. We know in this life there will be trouble, please help us to take shelter in you. Amen.