Psalm 91:1-6
You who live in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.”
For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence;
he will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
You will not fear the terror of the night,
or the arrow that flies by day,
or the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
or the destruction that wastes at noonday.

Reflection:
Refuge, Home, Safety, Protection. The Psalmist speaks to each of us as clearly today as all those ages ago. In our lives, during this pandemic, through illness and fear, and yet, all throughout history and throughout our lives, God is always our safe place, our refuge. This is true in my life and in yours. But, this comfort we find is not only for dire times, but for daily life, and sometimes that is difficult to grasp. We need our Father’s care regardless of good times, bad times, joy, or despair. Our God is where we must consistently turn with faith – in great times and not-so-great times. He is the constant, always there. The Alpha and the Omega. Forever and ever. In trusting our faith in God always, even when we think we have things under control, we better prepare ourselves for those not good times, when our asks are urgent and frightening. We need to be constant to our Father – just as He is to us. Always.

Prayer:
Lord, as we examine our faith more closely during this Lenten season, cause us to know the shelter and steadfastness that God, our Father, always provides us, for only our asking and trust. Allow the peace of that knowledge to envelope us each, now and forever. Amen.

– Denise Rost