“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Ps 91:1 NLT
I love Sunday naps. A light blanket to snuggle under. A rainstorm is an added bonus. Comfort. Rest.
Sometimes that naptime is interrupted because of a to do list that becomes an internal rainstorm. The busy-oh-I-have-to-get-to-make-that call cloud rolls in. Some of the nap distractions are wispy clouds – the grocery list, the dentist appointment, gotta-get-gas. And then there are black heavyweight storm clouds – the MRI results, the argument that has no resolution, the family prodigal.
Rainstorms, the need for shelter, circling shadows can blow through us anytime of the day or night. What settles us? What grounds us when things are too overwhelming, tender, heavy?
Here it is from Psalm 91:1
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Live in the shelter of the Most High.
Rest even in the midst of all that is going on. Eyes, heart, will, mind, fixed on the Almighty. Peace that passes all understanding. Guarding our hearts and minds in Christ.
Here’s one more thought from Jesus found in Matthew 6:5-6
Go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
The Father sees us in our quiet, secret, place. God already knows. God sees when we need to nap, cry, wait, wonder, question, trust, celebrate, forgive, hide, rest or run.
Because those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:41
Stay in the shadow.