“You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble . . .”

Psalm 32:7 (NKJV)

When a severe storm hits, the safest thing to do is shelter in place. You don’t run outside. You don’t try to fix things in the middle of the wind. You stay put in a safe place until the danger passes.

Spiritually, we often do the opposite. When life gets turbulent, we rush to fix, control, explain, or manage everything. We run into the storm instead of into God.

But God invites us to shelter in Him—to pause, breathe, pray, and wait. Not passively, but trustingly. Not hiding from responsibility, but anchoring ourselves in His protection before taking the next step.

Sheltering in God doesn’t mean the storm disappears. It means you’re safe while it rages. It means you’re held while the winds howl. It means you don’t face the storm alone.

Closing Prayer:

Lord, teach me to shelter in You when life becomes turbulent. Calm my spirit, protect my heart, and remind me that Your presence is my safest place. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!

As a closing note–Happy Birthday to my lovely wife. I love you Sweetheart!