Psalm 91

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I was speaking with my husband last evening
about the affairs of the world.

I was wondering how to prepare for
times that might be troubling.

He reminded me that we can prepare
best by leaving our needs in God's hands.

He felt it was enough to know he has
prepared to meet the needs of our family
as best we were able
and to trust God for the future.

My daughter reminded us of the Ten Boom
family during World War two and how
God met their needs plus the needs of
many people who came to their humble
home for love, shelter and provision.

Papa Ten Boom's plan was to walk with Jesus
through trials and to provide day by day 
through the Lord's Hand.

This brought great peace to their family
and to those in their care.

In God's plan and timing the Ten Boom
family faced difficult trials.

They choose courage and confidence in
Christ throughout these trials.

When the family of Papa Ten Boom
came to a time of great trial,
Papa left them with the gift of
Psalm 91 to strengthen and encourage
their hearts. 

 I find encouragement in the 
same Psalm today....

He who dwells in the secret place
of the Most High shall
abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord,
 "He is my refuge and my fortress.
My God, in Him I trust."

The Lord reminds my heart today that
trials are always going to be a part of living.

Our goal is courage and faith and
to shine a light in the world.

Christians are God's hands and feet
as long as we are on this journey.

We bring Light.

We provide care.

We are warmth in the cold.

We are hope in the midst of darkness.

We are people of prayer.

We guide the lost.

We use provision to meet need.

We put others before self.

We forgive because we are forgiven.

We endure hardship in the name of Jesus.

We look for a heavenly home.

We expect Victory because we serve 
a Victorious King.

We rejoice always.

We hold the line in battle.

We don't take our eyes off our Captain.

We follow where He leads.

We hear only His voice.

We follow only Him.

We put our hand to the plow.

We don't look back.

We make our decision before 
the battle begins.

We don't lose faith.

This is how we prepare.....