God had more for me than the sentiments represented by overt displays of affection and impressive expressions of commercial love. He was teaching me to shift my focus from outward impressions to recognizing a genuine heart for God.

Life lived in the secret place of the Most High is assured and divine protection. Psalm 91 has long served as a source of comfort and confidence when God’s men or women face perilous danger. Most often, this psalm of David is prayed over physical places under siege—during war, in battles, in sickrooms, and in uncertain and threatening times.

Abiding under the shadow is a place of blessed relief. If the shadow of Almighty God is covering me, I am safe and secure.

We long to be connected and to have the ability to share and participate in others’ lives. We were created to be in relationship with one another.

Decide where your faith will stand in the first statement. Either I will believe God’s way is perfect, or I won’t. It’s a statement, a declaration—it has been established in my innermost being—when I feel like it and when I don’t.

The more familiar you become with His Word, the more you see His truth throughout the Scriptures, the more you grow in awe and understanding of His character and greatness. The more convinced and confident you become in His Word, the more you will trust that His ways are perfect. Eat it—it’s the bread of life. Allow it to nourish and strengthen your faith. Establish your life in Him and experience the proven Word.