My Shield
Why do I love the fact that we are calling the safe house for street girls God is giving us in Colombia “Shield”? Why does this name mean so much to me? Why does it seem so right?
[quote]”You are my refuge and my shield; Your word is my source of hope.” Psalm 119:114[/quote]
When I think of what God has done for me or is for me what comes to mind? Sometimes I think of The Lord as my Salvation, my God, my Redeemer, or maybe my Comforter. But I rarely think of or praise The Lord for being my Portion, my Shield, or my Stronghold and yet these names are how David frequently referred to The Lord and worshiped Him for being so in his life.
[quote]”The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.” Psalm 18:2 [/quote]
So what does The Lord being my Shield or Fortress mean in my life?
Well, you see, I grew up a very scared little girl. I was painfully shy to the point of even at the age of 12 I still would not talk to anyone outside of my family. I hated going to church or parties because people would be there. At the age of 17 I would cry when my dad made me speak to ladies at church.
I remember being in a Target store one day and almost wetting my pants because I was too afraid to ask the checkout lady where the bathroom was. So for me, knowing The Lord is my Shield and Rock means I don’t have to be afraid anymore. He will protect me and as long as He is on my side I have nothing to fear. He is my place of safety and I don’t need anyone but Him.
[quote] “O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. Put on Your armor, and take up Your shield. Prepare for battle, and come to my aid.” Psalm 35:1-2 [/quote]
My hope is to show other little girls the safety I have found in Him. He can be their Shield also and in His presence they can let go of all their fears as well. I pray our Shield House will be a refuge for hundreds of beautiful souls who need a shelter from the hurts and fears of this evil world. May these verses I have come to love be true for all the girls God gives us in Colombia.
[quote] “For You, Lord, bless the righteous one; You surround him with favor like a shield.”
Psalm 5:12[/quote]
[quote] “My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart.” Psalm 7:10[/quote]
[quote]“We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield.” Psalm 33:20[/quote]
[quote]“But You, O Lord, are a shield around me; You are my glory, the One who holds my head high. Psalm 3:3[/quote]
