"How many are my foes, Lord! How many rise against me! How many say of me, "God will not save that one."
BUT you, Lord, are a shield around me; my glory, you keep my head high" (Ps. 3:2-4 NAB).
How many times have you felt as though the walls of your life was falling in on you and no one cared? That is what David in the Bible was feeling when he wrote these words. He had many that wanted his life, from King Saul of his own country, to rulers of other countries, to his own son who wanted his throne after David became King.
But David knew who could shield and protect him. He knew that at times like that, only God could truly keep him safe. And knowing that helped keep David's head from dropping in depression. In the King James version of the Bible it says, "And lifter of my head". In my mind's eye, I see God coming to me when my head is down in depression and taking my chin in his hand and raising it to look fully into his loving face. Then telling me," I love you, you are important to me."
He wants to be the lifter of your head also. Will you allow him to do so today? He awaits for your permission.
Comforting hugs!
Chaplain Toni
