Some people grow up on their own. When the strong winds of life blow, they pull their coat over their head (assuming they have one) and they plow forward. Hopefully they come out on the otherside of the storms, weather beaten - but standing. Some get swept off of the road never to regain their footing.
Praise be to God, who is my Rock and my Shelter when the wind begins to blow.
Hear my cry, O God,
listen to my prayer;
from the end of the earth I call to you
when my heart is faint.
Lead me to the rock
that is higher than I,
for you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the enemy.Psalm 61:1-3
Often times, God uses people in our lives as means of shelter for us. Shelter from Him, provided by His saints. What a great blessing that is to have those believers to provide us the loving blessing of fellowship in Christ.
You are the primary means of shelter and refuge for your children - a means of grace, used by the Father in the precious lives of little ones entrusted to you by Him. Pray for them, teach them, protect them. They need you.
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Thanks. It has been a long hard beginning of 2008 for me and I just needed that encouragement at this particular time. I am keenly aware that I have come through many storms relatively unscathed not by any unique skill of my own, but by almighty God’s grace and mercy. As a mutually admired pastor reecently said, “I want to be Base for my family”.
WOW…base…what a great way to communicate my role and responsibility before God. BASE…words that come to mind…..sliding to safety, security, running home, protection from the opposition.
It is my prayer that I can by God’s help be that for my family.
According to the Psalm quoted, it seems God is base. I like to think of my role as father to coach my children to run to Him, through the grace He provides.
I am taking the time to catch up on what I’ve missed the last couple of months. I’m generally content to read postings and go on my merry way. However, I MUST say to Kevin that you have completely missed the point of this statement about home “base”. Read some more on the subject and then share your thoughts! That’s all, my two cents worth.
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