Psalm 59:16. “But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.” MY DEFENSE. Walls so high are limited Keeping out – and keeping in – separating Only valuable if there is no offense No going forward – no vision. God is my defense.
Words so many are confusing – Like pebbles thrown on a roof – they are noisy – Indistinguishable – impossible to sort out – Not helpful in the least without facts. God is my defense.
Gossiping is an activity so unreliable – Opinions held by others are just that. Decisions made by those who listen to gossip – Are like one building on shifting sand. God is my defense.
Self-defense is usually a useless exercise – It is only as strong as I am at my weakest. Pitted against attacks both physical and spiritual – It only points out my limitations – and pride.
God is my defense.
Pressures to conform to society or others – Defeats the beauty and the peace of trust. They only allow the heights to be reached That others have attained to – very low. God is my defense.
Whether walls or words or gossip – all come short Of giving all that’s needed when attacked. Gossip, self-defense, and pressures too – Emphasize to me just what each lacks. God is my defense
“I find Thy peace and grace all I want, O heavenly Father: there really doesn’t seem to be any way to defend myself that doesn’t smack of self-pity. So, I place our work and service in Thy hands. If something needs to be justified, I will leave that to Thee to do. If something needs to be clarified, I will wait for Thee to give me the right time, place, and words to do this in the fear of God. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”