Beside Still WatersSample
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SAFETY FROM THE STORM
Key Verse
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust in Him.
(Psalm 91:1–2 NLT)
Thoughts on Today’s Key Verse
Where have you been seeking safety during life’s storms? If you’re anything like me, you’ve sought shelter wherever you could find it, whether that place was healthy for you or not. No one wants to be left out in the rain. You’re standing outside, and, without warning, a storm rolls in. The rain falls, leaving every part of you drenched. Your hair is dripping, and your clothes are heavy from the weight of the downpour. Lightning shoots from the clouds, and thunder roars through the sky like a lion seeking vengeance. And there you are, standing alone—no raincoat, umbrella, or even a hood. Unprotected, your only choice is to seek shelter in the nearest place of safety.
The presence of God is the only place we are indeed safe. At times my lack of safety has kept me up at night. Rest was far from me. I didn’t know then that the shadow of the Almighty is where rest is found. If the storms of this life have drenched you, shelter awaits you by the still waters of the Father’s assurance.
Like a mother bird covering her young with her wings, so does your Father cover and shelter you from the storms of life.
Seeking shelter in the wrong places only further jeopardizes your rest and well-being. God’s best is that we live in the shelter of the Most High. Here’s where we’re protected, the true refuge is found, and true rest is given.
Don’t just visit: live on the calm waters. Take up residence there. Get comfortable in the presence of God, trusting Him to be your safeguard so that you find rest.
PRAYER
Father, I’ll be honest: In the past, I’ve sought out shelter in the wrong places. But this time, I’m choosing to live in Your shelter. I’ve been through many storms and now realize I don’t have to go through them alone. I will trust that You will be a place of safety, as You have promised, giving me respite when I need it most. As I come out of the rain, I seek your covering and find rest in Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.
PERSONAL DECLARATION
I am protected when I rest in the shelter of the Almighty.
TAKE SOUL CARE ACTIONS
1. What are some ways and places that you have been seeking shelter?
2. What beliefs and habits do you want to keep, release, and establish today?
Scripture
About this Plan
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Are you a survivor of a traumatic event? Do you struggle to find rest? Surviving a painful experience, even if you weren't physically harmed, can still cause emotional damage. Dr. Leonie H. Mattison invites survivors to rest their hearts, quiet their souls, and enjoy the refreshing and restorative presence of the Lord. This reading plan is based on her devotional Beside Still Waters.
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