Journal Entry on February 8-11th, 2012 *(my paraphrase)
I will dwell under God’s protection. He shelters me. I will find rest. He is the one I run to when I am scared or feel powerless, down, or overwhelmed. He is my refuge — a place I can feel safe.
I can trust Him. He is my God. He will save me from the traps of this world. Those things that keep me in bondage. He will save me from unseen dangers that I’m not aware of. Even those He will protect me from.
Like a soft blanket, He will cover me. I will find safety and rest under His protection. His faithfulness becomes a shield to me. Because He has proven Himself in the past, I can trust Him to handle my future.
I will not fear. Whatever that comes my way by day or night will have no effect on me. Why? Because He is taking care of it for me! He is standing guard. Nothing gets past Him. No crisis surprises Him.
All around me, there is turmoil, but it will not come near me. I will only see, like a bystander God bringing judgement on the wicked.
Because I take refuge in God, He promises no harm will come near me. No disaster either. For He commands His angels to watch over me and protect me. They will even lift me up, so that I don’t hurt myself. I will tread upon the lions and the serpents.
Because He LOVES me. That’s why He will rescue me! That’s why He will protect me! Because I give Him credit for what He has done. I remember His faithfulness. I do not doubt His good intentions toward me.
Whenever I call upon Him, He HEARS ME. Not only does He hear me, but He answers my prayers. He is with me in trouble. He will deliver me.
He brings me honor and treats me respectfully. He gives me Long Life and I will be truly satisfied. He will reveal to me all my salvation entails.
*Esther Carlson
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