My Strong Tower

"You are my strong tower
Shelter over me
Beautiful and mighty
Everlasting King
You are my strong tower
Fortress when I'm weak
Your name is true and holy
And Your face is all I seek" ~KUTLESS

This is a beautiful song, especially since it's particularily inspiring. Do you have a special place you go to seek refuge? Maybe a quiet spot by the river where you like to take a favorite book? Or an overstuffed sofa with a view of the rolling fields? God knows a place for us to go. He incourages us, to trust him and seek shelter in him, where he would protect us.

"How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings." Psalms 36:7

God offers safety and comfort "in the shadow of his wings". This reminds me of childhood and being held by my parents when I was scared, letting them protect me and guide on what to do next. If you take refuge in God, he will protect you, everytime.

"The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble. The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him." Psalms 37:39-40

God is asking for us to do our part, too. Seek him, diligently, with all your heart and he will protect you. He will be your strong tower. Brokenhearted? Seek him. Oppressed? Seek him. Depressed, scared, worried, unsure of what to do? Seek him.

"The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in time of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you." Psalms 8:9-10

"Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." -Matthew 6:33

For in darkness, you will see the light. Let God take your burdens for you, let him take you into his wings and become your strong tower. There is no darkness so black, or pit so deep that God cannot help you. While it may seem hard, just to give up your burdens, it is possible. But who will take care of it? God will. Just give yourself, your WHOLE self to him.

"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him." 2 Chronicles 16:9