My Hiding Place
Sunday December 3, 2017
O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me and rescue me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me, and set me free. Be my rock of safety where I can always hide. Give the order to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. (Psalm 71:1-3 NLT)
In our addiction, the substance or habit we used to help numb the fear and shame we felt over the distressing events of our past, became our hiding place. Our desire was to block out any memory that caused us to feel vulnerable. When our addiction had control of us, we mistakenly felt that we were in control and could handle whatever circumstances came our way. We looked to ourselves or some other entity to solve our difficulties and neglected to look to God, the only one who could help us.
In our addiction, the substance or habit we used to help numb the fear and shame we felt over the distressing events of our past, became our hiding place. Our desire was to block out any memory that caused us to feel vulnerable. When our addiction had control of us, we mistakenly felt that we were in control and could handle whatever circumstances came our way. We looked to ourselves or some other entity to solve our difficulties and neglected to look to God, the only one who could help us.
The writer of the above Psalm prayed and sought protection from the Living God. He also asked that He would not be disgraced. We also can come before God and ask Him to help us when we are feeling vulnerable. When we seek God, He will listen to our prayers and He will be our safe place to hide. Our God is a mighty fortress and nothing on earth is His equal. We can cast all our anxiety on Him for He cares for us.
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side! (Psalm 56:8-9 NLT)
The Lord has invited us to call on Him when we are in trouble and He will show us what to do. Why not draw near to God today and allow Him to care for you?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Forgive me for not coming to You when I needed comfort and protection. Please be my fortress of strength and set me free from all my fears. Amen
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