Our Shield (Ps. 3:3-4)

But You, O LORD, are a shield about me,
My glory, and the One who lifts my head.
I was crying to the LORD with my voice,
And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah.
(Psalm 3:3-4, NASB)

I love these verses. Truly!

Not only will my God never leave me, but He’ll always protect me. He is a shield surrounding me on all sides. In the midst of the battle, I might be wounded from a stray arrow, but no one can fully destroy me.

When I’m weary—bone-weary—and all I can do is drag through another day, God lifts my head to see His glory, and I remember His faithfulness. I know He’ll give me the strength to accomplish whatever He has planned for me.

When I think I can’t take just one more moment of pain, I can cry out to Him. And I so often do. My cries usually sound something like, “I can’t do this anymore, Lord. I can’t live another day like this. Help me!” It’s then when I hear His answer, not in audible words, but in a feeling of peace that envelops me.

He tells me, “Hold tightly to My hand, daughter. I’m here beside you through every moment. You’re not alone.”

And neither are you.