In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
Psalms 57:1 (ESV)
till the storms of destruction pass by.
We all have emotional “storms of destruction” passing through our lives from time to time. They might be COVID, or loss of a job, or loss of a loved one, illness, isolation, current events or just winter blues. If we have several converging at once it can be challenging to maintain peace in our soul.
In all these times we can take refuge in the outspread “wings” of God. Picture a mother eagle covering up her chicks with her powerful wings in their nest atop a towering perch, protecting them from any harm. What could challenge this eagle? No other creature could overpower her high atop their perch. No storm will dislodge her.
During storms we can set our hearts within the heart of God, knowing that he is all-powerful. Consider each storm and the harm that you fear from it. Let God be in charge of the storm so your soul doesn’t fatigue itself through internal battles. Open up your grip on the situation and hand it to God. He will bring good from it if you trust him; even if the benefit is only more transformation of character. He will protect the state of your soul in every storm so you can abide in him. Most importantly, he is leading us toward a shining destiny that no storm can damage in the slightest. These are God’s wings for our heart for every day of our lives.
