What if safety isn’t the absence of danger but the presence of Someone stronger than your fear? We’re kicking off a multi-week journey through Psalm 91 by sitting with the opening line and its bold invitation to dwell in the secret place, not just drop by when life unravels. From there, we get practical about what abiding looks like on ordinary days and how that steady closeness reshapes our reactions when trouble lands on the doorstep.
We unpack the imagery of shadow and wings—language that speaks to nearness, warmth, and shelter—and make space for a tension many of us feel: bruises fade, but words linger. You’ll hear why inner refuge matters when criticism bites, why context keeps us from using verses like charms, and how the psalm’s ambiguity on authorship actually helps us apply it to modern anxieties, illness, ageing, and the long ache of uncertainty. Rather than offering a thin promise of pain-free living, we lean into a richer truth: presence in the storm, strength for today, and a posture that keeps us grounded when headlines and heartaches try to move us.
This conversation also tackles the shift from inherited belief to lived faith. We talk about moving beyond borrowed convictions, building a relationship with God that’s at least as real as your closest human bond, and choosing to run to God first when life shakes. Expect honest stories, thoughtful takeaways, and a clear path forward as we map out the weeks ahead—verse by verse, promise by promise. If you’re ready to anchor your mind and heart in a refuge that travels with you, press play, share this with a friend who needs hope, and don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review to help others find the show.
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