The Journey Readings: Week 71... and... a Rock of Refuge...

Be to me a rock of refuge in which to dwell,

and a sheltering stronghold to which I may continually resort,

which You have appointed to save me,

for You are my Rock and my Fortress.

Psalm 71:3 Amp

In the past... I've considered a refuge as a place to go to when there was trouble... danger... disturbance... which is what our English word means... according to Websters...

refuge... shelter or protection from danger or distress... a place that provides shelter or protection... something to which one has recourse in difficulty...

But this week... I learned the Hebrew translated as refuge... is a place to dwell... live... abide...

I never really considered my own home a refuge... it's simply the place I live... where I stay when I'm not out and about...

In reality... it is a refuge...

it's where I go at night when it's dark...

it's shelter from the elements...

it's where I gather with family...

store my stuff...

feel safe...

and just be me...

And in a season of change... I feel the need for Him to be for me... a Rock of Refuge... in which to dwell... a sheltering stronghold... to protect me from the elements of my own emotions... those places the enemy stirs into fear... anxiety... and takes advantage of...

So grateful for this Word in the Psalms... and the grace He provides... so I may dwell in Him... live each moment in Him... as my Rock of Refuge...

My mouth shall be filled with Your praise

and with Your honor all the day.

Psalm 71:8 Amp

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This week's readings...
Monday                         Psalm 77:1 - 78:20
Tuesday                         Psalm 78:21-72
Wednesday                    Psalm 79-80
Thursday                        Psalm 81-83
Friday                            Psalm 84-86