My Lord and my God you are my Shield and Protector

            “O Lord how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; many are saying to me, 'There is no help for you in God'...But you, O Lord are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head... I cry aloud to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy hill. Psalm 3

            David cries out to God while fleeing from his son Absalom. Where does his help come from? His help is from God Even though tens of thousands assailed him on every side He trusts in God while under great adversity.

            In my own life, I can't say I have anyone hunting me down and trying to kill me like David had on his journey. When I ask myself how many are my foes, Lord? How many rises against me?

            I recall that throughout my childhood and as an adult, I was plagued with inner fears and anxiety that tried to destroy my peace of mind and pursued me relentlessly. I finally called upon God to rescue me from my fears.

            He indeed answered me and led me to counseling and some much needed inner healing. God is my shield and protector and He is the one who lifts up my head and whispers—'Be not afraid for I am with you'

Let us pray: My Lord and my God you are my shield and protector. Deliver me from all my fears and surround me with your strength and peace today. Amen!