Strength

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » April 11th, 2004, 7:41 am

This passage from the Bible helped me through bad times in my life while deployed and at home. Jesus started the "No Fear" motto over 2,000 years ago.

Psalm 91

We live within the shadow of the Almighty, sheltered by the God who is above all gods.

This I declare, that he alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I am trusting him. For he rescues you from every trap and protects you from the fatal plague. He will shield you with his wings! They will shelter you. His faithful promises are your armor. Now you don't need to be afraid of the dark any more, nor fear the dangers of the day; nor dread the plagues of darkness, nor disasters in the morning.

Though a thousand fall at my side, though ten thousand are dying around me, the evil will not touch me. I will see how the wicked are punished, but I will not share it. For Jehovah is my refuge! I choose the God above all gods to shelter me. How then can evil overtake me or any plague come near? For he orders his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will steady you with their hands to keep you from stumbling against the rocks on the trail. You can safely meet a lion or step on poisonous snakes, yes, even trample them beneath your feet!

For the Lord says, "Because he loves me, I will rescue him; I will make him great because he trusts in my name. When he calls on me, I will answer; I will be with him in trouble and rescue him and honor him. I will satisfy him with a full life and give him my salvation."

Cat · Post by **Cat** » April 11th, 2004, 8:17 am

Powerful, especially the last line. Thanks RangerGronk.

MARINEvet · Post by **MARINEvet** » April 11th, 2004, 10:02 am

GOD will protect you; but not necessarily pamper you!

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » April 11th, 2004, 11:23 am

Footprints In The Sand is another. A man in despair says, "God as I look behind me I see but one set of foot prints. Why have you abandoned me?" God's response, "Those are my footprints as I carried you through your despair."

Cat · Post by **Cat** » April 11th, 2004, 7:23 pm

I looked up the Psalm that you quoted and found this explaination written in my Bible RangerGronk.

"Do you need a refuge? Can't find one? Why not share David's shelter? The One he called my Strength, Mighty Rock, Fortress, Stronghold and High Tower. David's Refuge never failed him. Not even once. And David never regretted the times he dropped his heavy load and ran for cover. Neither will you."