Five Minute Friday Danger

 In the shelter of your presence you hide them

    from all human intrigues;
you keep them safe in your dwelling
    from accusing tongues.
Psalm 31:20

"Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt
Fighting and fears within without
Oh, Lamb of God, I come, I come"

          This has been a tumultuous week. After a long week, the truth of Psalm 31:20 is very comforting to me. I can find shelter in His presence from all human intrigue. I am safe in God's dwelling from all accusing tongues. Intrigue and accusing tongues may not cause physical danger, but it triggers a fight or flight response in me just the same. I am so thankful that God invites me to come and bring him my fears. I can find rest and peace in Him. the Prince of Peace. I can hide my soul in Jesus. I am walking through a season of life, in which I notice how much I seek approval for others. I want to stop chasing after approval from others and live for an audience of One. May I keep looking up and fix my eyes on the Author and finisher of my faith. 
     


Comments

  1. CindyJune 3, 2022 at 4:02 PM

    I love this and understand the sentiment. I love the song too. A verse I have been trying to memorize this week is Philippians 4:4-7, and the part that is resonated the most with me is that the Lord is near.

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  2. JerraleaJune 3, 2022 at 7:25 PM

    Me, too! I have had to struggle against being a people pleaser. It's an impossible task! It's much better to focus on pleasing Him.

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  3. Jennifer CookJune 4, 2022 at 3:57 AM

    Yes Lord, in You we find peace. Amen. Jennifer, FMF #29

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