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UNDER COVER

 

Psalms 91:4

“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” 


Two blankets, a clothesline, and clothespins, were all we needed to make our tent.  And so we did on many summer days during my childhood. 


One day my father came home with a big box.

 In the box was a duffle bag which held an emerald green tent, silver poles and stakes. 


 I think the tent was purchased for my brothers.  But my sister and I claimed it too.

We were the only kids 

in our “row of projects,” with a real tent.   


I spent time reading, 

sharing secrets, 

and imagining there.

It was a safe haven. 

It was a place away from the world as usual.

The tent was waterproof.

 It blocked out the hot sun. 

 The emerald green tent was a shelter.


Today I am thankful to dwell in the tent of the Most High God.  

I imagine this dwelling to be red, representing the shed blood of Christ.

Under the cover of the Lord,

I am saved.

I am safe. 

I am secure.

 

Shielded by the feathers of God.

Angels of the Lord encamp all around.

Under the cover of His truth, 

I am strengthened in my soul.


I thank God for being “under” cover.


God bless.

In Christ,

Sis. Stephanie 






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