Have you ever felt like you cannot take one more thing? Life has a way of piling one trial on top of another. When we least expect it, here comes another difficult situation and we can’t see a way through or a way out. Just when we feel like we might be okay, another trial hits and it can feel like life keeps kicking us when we are down. It’s not just you. It happens to all of us at some point.
I love the picture here of the Lord being both the shield and the lifter of the head. It’s more than protection. It’s a protector and a giver of hope. A hope so real the head rises from the utter shock and the eyes let light in from the sun, knowing this is not the end.
The comfort is that we have a Shepherd. This is not just any leader, guide, or protector. It’s the promise that the Lord, our Savior, will be the leader and guide for us even now. And when we follow and believe Him to be who He promises to be, we will receive what we need when we need it. It might not be what we think we need, but it will be the Lord’s presence and guidance. That alone is enough to carry us through the most difficult days.
This is one of the reasons I love Psalm 46:1. When we cling to the promise of God being our refuge, we can know we have a safe place in His presence. There might still be trouble and hardship, but we are not unprotected with Jesus.
But God’s ways are not our ways. He has a master plan and sees the bigger picture. Sometimes our trials are not here to harm us, they are simply a tool to remind us to turn our hearts and prayers to God. When the psalmist cries out to God it’s in a desperate plea. It’s a moment of utter devastation. If you are feeling devastated, it is not time to distract yourself with busyness or fun. It’s time to turn your heart to Jesus so He can lead you to a higher place.
When we read a verse like this one, we can rest in the full assurance that God’s angels are active and working on our behalf. We don’t need to get spooky or start acting crazy to activate the spiritual realm. It is alive and well without us messing it up. What we can do is thank God for the angels we know are alive and well working for Him on our behalf. This Bible truth helps me when I feel afraid in my trials or alone in my efforts.
Tell yourself the truth. The truth is found in Scripture. These are just a few verses to remind yourself about the truth of God’s Word when you feel like you can’t take one more thing. You are going to make it! But you won’t make it alone. Trust the One who can carry you through it.
Micah Maddox is a wife, mama, friend, Bible teacher, and author of a James: Tired, Tested, Torn, and Full of Faith. You can find encouraging resources FREE HERE! Micah is passionate about helping women learn what it truly means to daily walk with Jesus. She is on the Proverbs 31 Ministries First 5 Writing Team and writes for Encouragement From Women. Her main ministry is at home with her husband, Rob, who leads worship at Clear Springs Baptist Church in East Tennessee, and with her five children, some by birth, and some by adoption. Micah's heart for her local church is what fuels her desire to keep writing, teaching, and serving. Micah loves to give a voice to hurting hearts and writes and speaks to the one who needs encouragement. You can connect with her on Instagram or micahmaddox.com.
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