Tuesday, March 28,
2017
Hide me in the shelter of your wings, till the storms of destruction
pass by. (Psalm 57:2. My paraphrase.)
This is a helpful verse to learn
by heart and repeat frequently.
When you’re trying to meditate
but distractions keep assailing you: Hide
me in the shelter of your wings, till the storms of destruction pass by.
When faced with temptation: Hide me in the shelter of your wings, till
the storms of destruction pass by.
When troubled by an old memory: Hide me in the shelter of your wings, till
the storms of destruction pass by.
When you catch yourself thinking
unkind thoughts about another person: Hide
me in the shelter of your wings, till the storms of destruction pass by.
When someone breaks a piece of
your equipment (this happened to me today): Hide
me in the shelter of your wings, till the storms of destruction pass by
When there is chaos and noise
all around you and you are craving a moment of quiet: Hide me in the shelter of your wings, till the storms of destruction
pass by. (I have used this verse on a crowded subway train.)
When at a contentious meeting
and you are seeking some distance from the fray so you can regain perspective: Hide me in the shelter of your wings, till
the storms of destruction pass by.
When you need to take a “three-second
retreat”: Hide me in the shelter of your
wings, till the storms of destruction pass by.
When anxious, frustrated,
discouraged, fearful: Hide me in the
shelter of your wings, till the storms of destruction pass by.
When anger is about to get the
better of you: Hide me in the shelter of
your wings, till the storms of destruction pass by.
When you need to remind yourself
that God is taking care of you at all times: Hide me in the shelter of your wings, till the storms of destruction
pass by.
When lonely: Hide me in the shelter of your wings, till
the storms of destruction pass by. (Remember
that you are never less alone than when you’re alone with God.)
Might I suggest that you use
this verse as a mantra for a few hours or even a whole day, repeating it as
often as you can, especially when walking from place to place. You will be
pleased with the effect it produces in your spirit.
God bless you!
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