Use this day to pray, rest, and reflect on this week’s reading, giving thanks for the grace that is ours in Christ.
I will say concerning the Lord, who is my refuge and my fortress,
my God in whom I trust:
He himself will rescue you from the bird trap,
from the destructive plague.
He will cover you with his feathers;
you will take refuge under his wings.
His faithfulness will be a protective shield.
—Psalm 91:2–4
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He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
I heard a story on this verse which I’ve never forgot. Girl walking home late at night. Decided to take a shortcut thru a park instead of walking the extra 10 minutes around the edge. While in the park a group of thugs approached her and was hassling her. She remembered this text and said, “I’m covered with feathers” the men started grabbing her and she was terrified so she just kept saying it, again and again. I’m covered with feathers I’m covered with feathers, I’m covered with feathers. The men said, “this girl is crazy” and they left her alone and went away and she got home safely. I love how the beautiful literal quoting of this verse may have saved her life that night. You’re covered with feathers today too. Totally totally safe, no matter what it may look like. Praise God!!
“My fears are drowned in perfect love. You rescued me so I can stand and sing. I am a child of God.”
In the midst of the unknown of what the future holds (currently unemployed, applying for grad school, finding a new job, etc.), this verse is what I needed to hear this morning. Resting in Him and remembering that He is my refuge and my fortress.
My refuge. My fortress. My God. I trust in You!
Missed church this morning. So taking this time to reflect what read this week. Realizing how blessed I am! Thank you Jesus.
YOU ARE ENOUGH!! You are a child of God!
I’m a day late posting. Have been grounded with back spasms. Praying for all who have posted here. How privileged to lift you all in prayer, regardless of our physical distance. There are no boundaries with prayer. May God meet all you needs to abundance, to overflowing. May you know that all that is from His hand has purpose and that He loves you more than you could know. Regardless of your circumstance, He is there and will walk you through it.
‘His faithfulness will be a protective shield’ from my grace-hating heart. He will protect me from the voice that says I’m not enough and I need to work harder, change this,change that, be better.
So good — protecting me from myself — I need it!
You’re welcome, Pia! I Love how the Lord reveals patterns in Scripture and how Scripture interprets Scripture. There is so much to discover and learn. Our Savior and Lord is amazing!!!
Mari V, Tracy,Mia and Patti thank you for your prayers.. on way back and what a beautiful love filled visit. Even though mum does not speak now.. her gentle smiles and loving noises as I gentle stroked her face have filled me enough to send me home knowing I am still loved and very much remembered.
Thank you with love wrapped hugs..
I read this scripture with fresh eyes just now. In the past, I think I’ve read it with an emphasis on HE, which of course is beautiful and appropriate. This morning, the word that Holy Spirit wants me to emphasize is WILL. “He WILL rescue….v3” “He WILL cover….v4” “He WILL shelter…..v4”. Not He might, not maybe if I’m good enough, not He’ll think about it.
Maybe my lesson for this day is that HE, the creator of the universe IS rescuing me, sheltering me, covering me (protecting me from deadly diseases…) and that I need to walk in that promise. “His faithful promise is my armor and protection.” v4b NLT.
Thank you Holy Spirit for showing me something fresh in the familiar.
One of my favorites scriptures
For Christmas my best friend gave me this beautiful Wooden decorative picture with this exact scripture on it. V4: “He will cover you with his feathers; you will take refuge under his wing”. It’s a great reminder to me that my God has this! I stand here and testify how God is taking care of me and my kids. Please pray as I need to address some things to my son. He’s a great boy and I’m so proud of him! But I am still at the mom!
Shane and Shane … “Psalm 91”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9JfJw6Wf-4
I love the mention of wings in verse 4 …
There is a Messianic prophecy in Malachi 4:2 concerning the future (1st) coming of the Messiah. It says, “The Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings.”
In biblical times, Jewish men would wear a prayer shawl called a “tallit”. The hem of the tallit had fringes or tassels (called tzitzit) that were placed at its four corners in obedience to the Lord’s command in Numbers 15:38-39:
“Speak to the children of Israel: Tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and to put a blue thread in the tassels of the corners. And you shall have the tassel, that you may look upon it and remember all the commandments of the Lord and do them, and that you may not follow the harlotry to which your own heart and your own eyes are inclined”.
The tassels on the corners of the tallit were referred to as “wings.” Many Jews who walked the earth before and during the time of Jesus believed that when the Messiah came, there would be special healing properties in His “wings” (in the tassels at the four corners of His prayer shawl) because of the Malachi 4:2 prophecy.
The woman “with the issue of blood” spoken of in the gospels believed that Jesus was the Messiah, the Sun of Righteousness with healing in His wings, and that if she could just touch the hem (tassels) of His garment (prayer shawl) she would be healed. When she reached out and touched Jesus’ hem (tzitzit) she was clearly expressing her faith, and when she revealed to Jesus that she was the one who had “touched” Him, He told her that her faith made her well.
When I remember that Jesus was the Word made flesh who dwelt among man and that the Word was the commandments spoken of in Numbers 15 and that the Lord was commanding His people to wear tassels on their prayer shawls so they’d remember His commandments (Word), I am reminded that the Word of the Lord, Jesus, has the power to bring healing, yes physical as mentioned in the gospels but more importantly, spiritual healing. To read, study, meditate and pray from the Word, I receive its power to heal…PRAISE THE LORD! ❤
Thank you so much for this background information! It adds depth to so many scriptures about sheltering under his wings!
We are living in perilous times as I of 57 years has ever known! Just this week there have been random shootings in neighborhoods and at traffic lights killing innocent children in harms way in a town where I raised my children years ago. I have always relied on my Heavenly Father to keep me and my family safe throughout the years, but I turn to Him who is my refuge and shelter in times of trouble no more than ever!
His (God’s/Christ’s) faithfulness will be a protective shield.
Thank you, God! Praise You!
Lord, thank you for you Word. It’s corrective, source of all wisdom, and brings comfort and peace in times of trouble.
I love the personal nature of this psalm.
The Lord is MY refuge
and MY fortress,
MY God in whom I trust.
May this be my testimony today
I haven’t posted much, but God told me to write. I love SRT and all of my sisters in Christ. My name is Bunny and I am 54 and Love Jesus! I have been told by many people that I have a child like love for Jesus. He is just so amazing!!!
I have read how many struggle with if they are doing what God wants.
Let me tell you, Yes you are doing what he wants!
My dream as a little girl was to get married and have children. That was it, no, I didn’t want to go college, I wanted my family. After one bad marriage, I found my soul mate. I had good paying jobs, making far above minimum wage in the late 80’s, but always knew I wouldn’t work when we had children. I had two children, now 25 and 21, I even homeschooled them and it would not change it. I admit I did wonder if this was enough to please my Lord. Was I doing my calling? yes, yes, and yes. When that doubt steps in, tell Satan to back off. I truly believe that is it Satan trying to tempt us. We struggled financially for many years, especially when my husband was let go from his job due to illness. Through it all, I felt Jesus with us. I am so fortunate that I didn’t work, was able to stay at home and even teach my children. Homeschooling was the best. My daughter has a bachelors degree in teaching, but has chosen a different path. My son is getting his certificate in IT and has a good job. I went to college at 45 and am now a medical coder for an insurance firm. That is another story where God’s hand moved me.
I am telling you all that YOU ARE DOING EXACTLY WHAT JESUS WANTS YOU TO DO. Don’t listen to the voice of Satan. When that doubt comes in, praise Jesus for this beautiful opportunity to be with your children. Believe me the time goes by in a blink of the eye. Trust in him and his plan.
If you aren’t able to stay at home, STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP. Use every moment to really be with your children. Don’t worry about other things, play a game nightly with them, be WITH them and not on our phones. Make those minutes together really count. When you feel tired, and overworked, say a quick pray to Mary and she will help you. She is our Mom after all and Moms love to help.
Jesus wants you to know that you are doing your calling. He will open the job market path when the time is right. He did for me and he will for you. That’s another story! He has touched me so many times!
TRUST JESUS!
Thank you Bunny! I really needed to hear this, this morning.
Thank you sharing your wonderful testimony!
Thanks Bunny ! I’ve been struggling with my own calling or I should say identifying it. “Was I doing my calling ?” Thats me. Thats where I am at. Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you for the encouragement Bunny! It just takes a mustard seed of faith to move a mountain. I pray that God will give all the women in the SRT community the faith to stay in their calling and purpose.
Thanks for obeying and writing…sometimes we (I) get attacked that we are not enough….but we are enough because Jesus is enough. Thanks for encouraging us to rest and “be”
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You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,*
who abide in the shade of the Almighty,*
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Say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress,
my God in whom I trust.”a
A prayer of someone who has taken refuge in the Lord, possibly within the Temple (Ps 91:1–2). The psalmist is confident that God’s presence will protect the people in every dangerous situation (Ps 91:3–13). The final verses are an oracle of salvation promising salvation to those who trust in God (Ps 91:14–16).
Let us continue to take refuge in the Lord in all circumstances of our lives. It is such a privilege to know that Jesus walks with us in all aspects of our lives- in joy and in suffering (even when that suffering is due to our own mistakes). Amazing love… amazing grace.
Dear Tina, I join our sisters asking the LORD to go before you ! May you have a special time with your mama ! Love on her . May you know that the LORD holds you and your mama in His arms just as He holds that frightened lamb. May you both feel His heart beating as He holds you close. That is His love pouring out to you . Hugs, Mia
Prayers for your visit Tina!
I love this passage especially in this difficult season of life I’m currently in. Knowing he promises to be my refuge in this storm makes me glad I serve Him.
Be blessed today Tina as you travel to visit your precious Mama. Dementia is such a difficult path for the sufferer and their family. My hubby of 45 years is showing signs although the testing still says no. For you today Isaiah 40:31…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Walk on, sister, in the path set before you, in strength and victory.
One of my favourite psalms!
He whoo dwells in the shelter of the most high God shall say of the Lord you are my God my God in whom I trust…
As I travel today to go visit my elderly mother with dementia i pray Lord God that you are in the travel and the visit.. Lord i prsy an element of recognition and that the visit will be a happy one. Thank you Lord God that you go before us and that you make way for answered prayer.. ALL praise to you oh God..
Thank you.
BLESSED weekend sisters with love wrapped hugs to you all.
Praying for your visit Tina. Praying for safe travels as well. I’m so grateful for you.