DEAR GOD: Through it All You Are With Me~

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Psalm 121:5 (KJV) The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.

The Joy of Loving Christ and His Protective Presence

There is a quiet joy that rises in the heart when you realize Christ is not only your Savior, but your Keeper. He does not watch you from a distance. He stands so close that Scripture says He is “thy shade upon thy right hand.” Shade touches you. Shade covers you. Shade moves with you. Shade never leaves you.

To love Christ is to live under this gentle covering — a protection that follows you through every hour, every fear, every unknown. His keeping is not fragile; it is strong, steady, and deeply personal. He guards your steps, your thoughts, your nights, your worries, and your future. Nothing approaches you without passing through His presence first.

And in that truth, joy blooms. Not loud joy — but quiet, anchored joy. Joy that whispers, “You are safe. You are held. You are Mine.”

Christ’s protection is not something you earn; it is something He gives because He loves you. Loving Him opens your eyes to see it, feel it, and rest in it. His keeping is constant. His covering is gentle. His nearness is unbreakable.

You are never walking alone. You are never unshielded. You are never outside His watchful care.

The Lord is your Keeper — and that is the deepest joy of all.

“LORD keep me close beneath Your gentle covering and steady my heart in Your Presence.Let Your protection surround me and Your love guide every step I take.In Jesus name, Amen.”

 

DEAR GOD: You Promises Are Real As Is Your Love~

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He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. —
Psalm 91:11

My Psalm 91 Testimony —

How God Protected Us Before We Even Knew We Needed Protection
by C D Swanson~

Psalm 91 has always been a chapter of comfort to me, but now it has become a living testimony in my own life. It is the chapter of protection, covering, and deliverance from hidden danger — and the Lord proved every word true as we prepared to move into our new home.

We are downsizing from a large home to a modest place two towns away. In the middle of sorting, decluttering, and making plans, I kept noticing an odd smell every time we visited the new house. Everyone insisted it was “musty” because it had been emptied for a year, but something in my spirit said otherwise. I even felt physically ill after leaving.

I didn’t know what was wrong. But the LORD did. And in His mercy, He stepped in before we moved in — just as Psalm 91 promises.

🕊 “Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler…”

The danger was hidden. The contamination was concealed. The trap was already set — and we were days away from walking right into it.

But God delivered us.

🕊 “He shall cover you with His feathers…”

The Lord sent a handyman named Caleb to our door. We had never met him before. He came only to fix a small issue — nothing related to the HVAC system. But when he finished, he felt compelled to open a vent. We did not ask him to. We did not direct him. He simply felt led.

Behind that vent was the truth:

  1. animal feces
  2. urine‑soaked insulation
  3. debris hidden inside the walls
  4. a glued‑shut main vent
  5. airflow intentionally restricted

This was not “mustiness.” This was a serious health hazard — something that could have harmed me, my husband, and our fur baby Mickey.

God covered us under His wings. He shielded us from danger we could not see.

🕊 “You shall not be afraid of the pestilence that walks in darkness…”

The contamination inside the walls was exactly that — a pestilence in darkness. Hidden. Silent. Dangerous. We were preparing to move in within days, unaware of what was waiting behind the vent.

But the Lord intervened.

He sent Caleb as His servant — His messenger — to uncover what was concealed and protect our health, our home, and our future.

🕊 “No evil shall befall you…”

The repairs are costly — nearly $2,000 already — but the discovery itself is a blessing. It is proof of God’s love, His mercy, and His perfect timing. He prevented us from stepping into something that could have harmed us.

Had Caleb not come… Had he not opened that vent… Had God not intervened…

We would have moved in unaware.

But God said no. God said not my children. God said I will protect you.

Psalm 91 came alive in our lives, and I give Him all the glory.

🙏  LORD- thank You for Your protection, Your mercy, and Your perfect timing. Thank You for sending Caleb to uncover hidden danger and keep us safe. Cover our home, our hearts, and our steps as we move forward under Your wings. I praise You for Your faithfulness, Your love, and Your constant watch over us. Amen.

DEAR GOD: You Are Our Sanctuary At All times~

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  “My people will live in safety, quietly at home. They will be at rest.”
Isaiah 32:18


 This verse is a balm for the soul—especially for those, like you, who are seeking a home not just of walls and windows, but of sacred quiet and spiritual anchoring. Isaiah speaks of a divine promise: not just safety, but quiet safety. Not just shelter, but rest. It’s a vision of peace that transcends noise, turnover, and uncertainty. For every map you’ve drawn, every area of life concerning decisions, or faced incomparable odds, and things in general you’ve considered, this verse affirms that God sees your longing—and has prepared a place where your spirit can truly exhale.

 

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“LORD, you are the keeper of sacred quiet and the giver of true rest. As we walk through this season of discernment, wrap us in your peace. Let every step toward sanctuary be guided by your wisdom and softened by your Presence. May our home—present or future—be a place where heavenly hosts of angels linger, where grief is comforted, and where joy is gently restored.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.”